Vilmart & Cie "Grand Cellier d'Or" Premier Cru Champagne 2020

Wine Spectator : 95 Points

(12/15/2025) A finely meshed white, with a firm frame of acidity creating a compact feel at first. Expands on the palate, riding the raw silk–like mousse to reveal flavors of juicy blackberry, cassis and black cherry fruit, plus layers of candied lemon peel, chopped hazelnut, grated ginger and fragrant spices. Clean-cut and mineral-driven on the lasting finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged July 2024. Drink now through 2040. 250 cases imported.

Wine Advocate : 94+ Points

(5/8/2025) Sourced from the lieu-dit Les Blanches Voies in Rilly-la-Montagne, the same vineyard that supplies their Blanc de Blancs, Vilmart & Cie’s 2020 Grand Cellier d’Or is a resounding success. Informed by 50-year-old, south-facing vines and framed by élevage in 228-liter barrels, this cuvée follows the signature blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir. Laurent Champs recalls 2020 as a year of exceptional quality, if not quantity. Disgorged in July 2024 with a dosage of seven grams per liter, it soars from the glass with aromas of dried flowers, vanilla, lemon zest and pear, mingling with spices. On the palate, it is deep and tensile, structured around vivid acidity, perfectly capturing the hard-to-strike balance between richness and freshness, concluding with a long, precise finish. Drink Date: 2026 - 2043.