‘Vilmart is the greatest grower Champagne I know…the Vilmart range begins at brilliant and just keeps getting better.’ Tom Stevenson, leading specialist Champagne writer
‘Vilmart & Cie. is not only one of the greatest grower-estates in Champagne, but one of the fi...
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One of the first things I learned as a new entrant to the wine trade many moons ago was that Pinot Noir enjoyed a long, cool growing season; conditions that are increasingly at risk across major classical wine regions on account of climate change.
I have made no secret of my interest in vineyards that lie at altitude, whether ...
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Marco’s wines are regularly among the handful of highest scoring Barbaresco that Galloni tastes, not just in classic years like 2016 or 2019 but also in more mixed vintages like 2011, 2014, 2017 and 2018. I agree here – each year it is one of the most exciting cellar tastings in which I participate. In terms of the run of vintage...
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The 2019 Pouilly-Fuissé Autour de la Roche is a blend of 12 parcels. This sports a very clever reduction on the nose without diminishing the terroir or freshness. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, taut and fresh, the absence of wood lending clarity and length on the finish. Excellent. Drink 2022-2032
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Following our highly successful offer of 2021 Ponce from Bodegas y Viñedos Ponce (pronounced ‘pon-thay’) in which every case sold in 48 hours, I am pleased to share with you an offer of two other wines from the same producer – both tasted last week. My clients make fun of me for describing certain offers as ‘a...
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It will come as no surprise that I am running out of superlatives for the outstanding Champagne of Egly-Ouriet. This must now be one of the most eagerly anticipated releases in the Atlas calendar.
I am a huge fan of these wines and have been for many years. Fortunately, I get the chance to revisit these extraordinary champagne...
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