Vilmart - Champagner Coeur de Cuvee Brut 1er Cru + Geschenkverpackung 2010

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Disgorged in February 2017, this rendition of Vilmart´s 2010 Coeur de Cuvée is still very tightly wound, unfurling in the glass with aromas of lemon oil, crisp green apples, white flowers and subtle hints of praline that has almost entirely integrated its framing of recently used wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with superb concentration, an electric line of acidity and a deep, tight-knit core, concluding with a long, tongue-tinglingly chalky finish. This is a superb Coeur de Cuvée, but it will need more time on cork to realize all its potential."

WINE SPECTATOR: "This elegant version offers seamless integration, draping a vivid frame of acidity with a fine, satiny texture and layered flavors of black currant, chopped almond, candied lemon zest and biscuit. Focused and graceful throughout, with a lasting, spiced finish. Disgorged January 2017. Drink now through 2028. 200 cases imported. — AN"

JANCIS ROBINSON: "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."