Vilmart & Cie
Vilmart & Cie is a Grower Champagne[1] founded in 1890[2] in the Montagne de Reims region. Its Premier cru sites are in Rilly-la-Montagne and Villers-Allerand.[3] On 11 hectares of vineyards the house produces 8,500 cases annually.[3] The vineyards are planted with 60% chardonnay, 36% pinot noir, and 4% pinot meunier.[3]
References
- Amy Cortese, Champagne Beyond the Big Names New York Times, December 23, 2007
- (in French) Historique
- Vilmart & Cie
External links
- Official website
- Beyond the Bubble Machine: With small releases, single varietals, and bold expressions of terroir, the tiny growers of Champagne offer more than just big-name fizz, Lawrence Osborne, 2006/12/18
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