Vilmart Champagne "Coeur de Cuvee" 2008

80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir. 100% barrique aged (some new). 50+ year old vines. "Stands out for its vinous intensity, richness and depth... wonderfully deep and layered. Candied lemon, pear, slate, smoke and spices are given an extra kick of breadth from vinification and barrel aging. Super-impressive Champagne with more than enough stuffing to drink well for another decade plus. Even so, it's fabulous today." Antonio Galloni, Vinous