| Winery Location: | Rilly la Montagne |
| Year Established: | 1890 |
Top Wines Produced
- Grand Cellier NV
- Cuvée Rubis NV
- Grand Cellier Rubis Vintage
- Grand Cellier d’Or Vintage
- Coeur de Cuvée Vintage
- Ratafia
Average Total Production
- 102,000 bottles
Summary
Nearly all of Vilmart’s vineyards are located in the premier cru village of Rilly, in Montagne de Reims. The vineyards are planted with 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and are farmed organically. From the beginning, they have only made wines from estate owned vineyards. Vine age ranges from 35 to 50+ years, and they are known for their extremely low yields, resulting in powerful wines. Every bit of their production spends time in oak, though the size and age of the casks vary depending on the wine. The NV wines spend 3-4 years on the lees while the vintage wines spend 5-7 years on their lees.
Style & Vinification Techniques
All base wines are aged in oak for a minimum of ten months.
Producer Website: Vilmart & Cie.