{"product_id":"vilmart-cie-grand-cellier-premier-cru-brut-copy","title":"Vilmart \u0026 Cie Grand Cellier Premier Cru Brut 3 Liter (Jeroboam)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Spectator 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Vibrant, finely cut acidity structures this seamlessly integrated version, with layered flavors of poached apple, quince, honey and candied ginger. Drink now through 2023.- The Wine Spectator\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRobert Parker 92\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The NV Brut Cuvee Grand Cellier possesses gorgeous intensity in its piercing notes of lemon, white flowers and spices. Smoky, floral notes continue to emerge as the wine shows off its class and sheer energy. This is a great showing from the Grand Cellier. The Grand Cellier is 70 Chardonnay and 30 Pinot Noir. This release is based on 2008, with reserve wines from 2007 and 2006. The fruit is sourced from Les Hautes Greves and Les Basses Greves, both in Rilly la Montagne. Dosage is 10 grams per liter. Disgorged May 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" Disgorged 5\/09, a blend of 50 2007 and the balance 25 each 06 and 05; 70 CH 30\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePN, aged 10 months in foudres; I dont remember a better bottling of this; remarkably\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eswank and filigree and articulate; a tiny bit drier (and thus more lobster-stock-ish); you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eknow, this is one of Champagnes great basic wines; it has the salt-sweet of a miso-glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand the umami savor of saffron, yet theres also a basil Provencal note; really its a clove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand nutmeg and rusk and lobstery mosh-pit of fizz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was so good it made us laugh, the way certain wines can. We were looking at the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estained-glass panels and suddenly I got the giggles. I kept wondering why all the scenes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein these panels depict religious images or else bounteous agricultural pictures; I mean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhy not show some hapless peasant being flogged or a dog humping some guys leg?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe know it must have happened. So I giggled and felt really evil. Last year I had a mystical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereverie sitting in the very same spot and looking at the very same things, and this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyear I was like in the 7th grade again.\" ~ Winery notes\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Mandara Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42312081735760,"sku":null,"price":549.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0045\/0976\/1616\/files\/vilmart_cie_grand_cellier__85897.png?v=1746150244","url":"https:\/\/mandarawine.com\/products\/vilmart-cie-grand-cellier-premier-cru-brut-copy","provider":"Mandara Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}