The Greatest Grower Champagne I Know. Grand Cellier d'Or matures into a
mini-Krug; where as the new oak influence in Coeur du Cuvee creates Champagne
that has nothing in common with the famous grande marque. TOM STEVENSON,
Encyclopaedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Vilmart has quickly established cult status, only topped among growers by J.
Selosse. The grapes are of mere premier cru level, but the vinification is
exceptional. Vilmart is one of the few growers that cultivate their grapes
organically and have most of the grape juice ferment in large oak barrels and
the rest in small one, two and three year old barrels from Allier. Since
Laurent took over from his father in 1991, the company has become one of the
true gems with the perfect wine, Coeur de Cuvée as its most brilliant star.
RICHARD JUHLIN, 4000 Champagnes