{"product_id":"vilmart-cie-champagne-1er-cru-brut-grande-reserve","title":"Vilmart \u0026 Cie Champagne 1er Cru Brut Grande Reserve","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie Champagne 1er Cru Brut Grande Reserve is a refined sparkling wine made using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it reveals a golden straw-yellow colour and a \u003cstrong\u003efine, persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, aromas of ripe wheat, pear and cherry emerge, enriched by notes of white pepper, iris and hints of melted butter. This \u003cstrong\u003eBrut Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a harmonious palate, blending the purity of fruit with enveloping notes of biscuit and bread. Served at the ideal temperature of 6-8°C, it is the perfect accompaniment for shellfish, seafood crudités, quenelles and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine originates from \u003cstrong\u003eRilly-la-Montagne\u003c\/strong\u003e, a renowned Premier Cru village located in the heart of Champagne. Production is entrusted to Vilmart \u0026amp; Cie, a family-run estate operating with rigour and independence for several generations. The influence of the terroir ensures the wine has a profound \u003cstrong\u003earomatic definition\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting a structure capable of evolving elegantly over time. The historic cellars of the estate preserve a clear \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the glass is expressed through pronounced gustatory tension and a clear balance between fruity, mineral and evolved notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork in the vineyard culminates in a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. To preserve freshness and the precision of the acidic profile, the musts do not undergo \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base wine is then aged for ten months in large \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stage that imparts subtle spicy nuances and toasted notes without altering the harmony of the raw material. The subsequent period on the lees, essential for the creation of this \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e wine, shapes a delicate mousse and enriches the flavour profile with complex notes, offering a long, vibrant finish with distinct mineral hints.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVilmart \u0026amp; Cie, a historic family-run estate in Rilly-la-Montagne, combines precision and independence in the creation of oenological excellence. The \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Premier Cru Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of hand harvesting, is produced using the Traditional Method and \u003cstrong\u003eaged in large oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for ten months. The absence of malolactic fermentation allows the intense freshness of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to be preserved. Widely acclaimed by critics, this cuvée boasts a \u003cstrong\u003erefined elegance on the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for accompanying raw fish and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vilmart \u0026 Cie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503607967915,"sku":"21144","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/vilmart-cie-champagne-1er-cru-brut-grande-reserve_21144_1.jpg?v=1773670727","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/vilmart-cie-champagne-1er-cru-brut-grande-reserve","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}