Shay A

9.2

Opened during the WB virtual taste with Thomas Champs of the Vilmart family.

Disgorged April 2022; 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot noir; 7g/dosage; no malo; 10months in oak

While I’ve had Vilmart before, I’ve not focused on the wine and its history before the way I did with this virtual taste. Normally 7g/l dosage starts to cause me to pause, but this is another example of how dosage plays so many different instruments aside from sweetness. Beautiful texture and precision. Slight reduction upon opening. Brioche, lemon cream, honeycrisp apple (not tart; ripe), sea salt, faint honey. The mineral/chalk profile is upfront and the mousse is really nice and soft/creamy. A wonderful balance in acid, fruit, texture.

Followed over two days, and I may have enjoyed day two a small bit more! Always an incredible value. — 8 months ago

Bryan Li

9.0

Light bodied without being a pushover. Bright fruit, almost a bit green like unripened strawberries with a constant bitter note throughout - like unsweetened cacao nibs — 2 years ago

Marelina Wilford

9.4

Pears, brioche, just wonderful. — 4 years ago

Robert Mackie

9.8

Sensational drop! Thanks Jono for the recommendation! We are celebrating our 45th! — 6 years ago

Mandy Menzer

8.9

I liked it but too sweet for Warren — 6 years ago

Andrew N.

8.9

Almost too sweet, but smooth, rich and golden. — 8 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.6

Wowwww!!! Amazing! 2+minute finish. — 9 months ago

Billy L.

9.3

Excellent @ $49 K&L Cheers 🍾👍🏻👏🏻 — 9 months ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.2

Aged Muscadet. More complex than expected. Citrus, white fruit on a intense frame of acid and minerals. Refreshing and perfect pairing with pan sautéed halibut. — 3 years ago

with Judy

Martin Bergo

9.1

Floral, deep, high quality. — 6 years ago

Raj Ajrawat

9.5

Tannic, trantric, divine, like a rustic bread smothered in jam — 6 years ago

Ryo Hayashi

9.2

ラ・プスドールのヴォルネイ2005。コントラフォンよりも柔らかいが、マルキとは違った柔らかさ。非常に上品な印象。※なんと表現したらよいか難しい。とにかく『うっすいw』ラフォンやマルキよりは評価が下。 — 7 years ago

Keith Herrick

9.1

A bit more funk than I am used to from these guys — 8 years ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.5

thick fresh green pepper on the nose — 9 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Cote du Rhône blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%). Deep garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of red and black berry fruit, garrigue and baking spices. Same fruit flavors (very ripe) with notes of black licorice, black pepper and vanilla. Medium-plus finish and well balanced acidity. Smooth texture and tannins. This wine expresses the two varietals in the blend beautifully. Exceptional quality for the price. Revisited in February 2025. Solid. — a year ago

Tim Mack

9.6

Delicious, fantastic wine. Gift from Jay and Cat for xmas 2021
— 4 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Fresh & racy that had lots of lime, citrus, mineral, limestone, chalk with acacia flower. — 5 years ago

Philip Dobrin

9.4

Still not worth the price but really great — 6 years ago

E G

9.0

As a small bottle it's a 10. — 7 years ago

Raun Kupiec

9.4

Started highly perfumed and floral in the glass but rapidly lost the bouquet. But in the mouth, mmmm. Juicy, acid, tense, round, bit of salt. Really came together well. — 8 years ago