Vilmart & Cie Coeur de Cuvee Brut 2010 (750ML)

95+ VM / 17 JR

The 2010 Coeur de Cuvée is marvelous. Deep, dense and powerful, the 2010 packs a serious punch. Slate, crushed rocks, white pepper, orchard fruit, mint and green pear give the 2010 its bright, vibrant personality. A hint of reduction adds freshness and complexity without being dominating. Laurent Champs nailed the vintage with this superb Coeur de Cuvée. The long, persistent finish is a thing of beauty. I can’t wait to taste the 2010 with a little more bottle age. Even today, though, it is impressive, especially within the context of a year that had its share of challenges. Disgorged January 2017. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Antonio Galloni – Vinous Media

80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir – all 55 years old. This is the heart of the press – just 1,400 litres rather than the usual 2,500. Aged for 10 months in oak barrels. Disgorged December 2016.
Lifted Chardonnay, super-fresh nose. Very fruity (citrus?) palate attack. Tight and fresh in terms of texture. Very clean. Almost sweet it's so ripe but not as though it's been heavily dosed. Light and fresh with good balance but not that much evolution. Lacy and vivacious. Deeper flavoured, perhaps less obviously appetising, than the 2013 Grand Cellier Jancis Robinson.com