NV Vilmart & Cie, Grand Cellier Brut, Oenotheque T13

Disgorged in March 2020, the NV Grand Cellier Oenothèque T13 is a superb Champagne in the making, revealing a complex, racy bouquet of white fruits, pear, vanilla pod, praline, pastry and brioche. Full-bodied, elegant and dense, it's perfectly balanced and has a fleshy, vinous core of fruit and a long, delicately smoky finish. It can be drunk any time over the coming 10-20 years. ~ (94) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 10-24-2024

The NV Brut Grand Cellier Oenotheque T13 is based on 2012, with reserve wines from 2011 and 2010. It's a fine choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so. Airy and gracious, the T13 is quite fresh, especially for a wine of its age. Strong floral and citrus notes give this tons of charm. Hints of baked apple tart and pastry add character. This is impeccably done. Readers should note that the 'T' in the wine's name refers to the calendar year of bottling (tirage), so the base vintage is one year priro. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2, 2020. ~ (92) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 3-1-2024