TESTING
The 2004 Brut Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvee could not be more different than the
2003. Bright floral aromatics meld into white fleshed fruit, spices and crushed
rocks as the 2004 opens up in the glass. There is a crystalline purity to the 2004
that is striking. A weightless, totally pure wine, the 2004 Coeur de Cuvee impresses
for its fabulous length, and vibrant, chiseled finish. This is a great showing
from Vilmart and proprietor Laurent Champs. The 2004 is 80% Chardonnay
and 20% Pinot Noir from the Blanches Voies Hautes in Rilly la Montagne.
Disgorgement date: December 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012 - 2024. /RP /
41214
2003. Bright floral aromatics meld into white fleshed fruit, spices and crushed
rocks as the 2004 opens up in the glass. There is a crystalline purity to the 2004
that is striking. A weightless, totally pure wine, the 2004 Coeur de Cuvee impresses
for its fabulous length, and vibrant, chiseled finish. This is a great showing
from Vilmart and proprietor Laurent Champs. The 2004 is 80% Chardonnay
and 20% Pinot Noir from the Blanches Voies Hautes in Rilly la Montagne.
Disgorgement date: December 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2012 - 2024. /RP /
41214