Professionelle Bewertungen
Robert Parker (94)
Harvested in the first half of September and disgorged in April 2025, Cédric Bouchard’s NV Blanc de Noirs Côte de Val Vilaine (2023) has turned out beautifully, bursting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, pear, mirabelle plum, peach and freshly baked bread. On the palate, it’s medium- to full-bodied, ample and textural, with a sweet core of fruit, excellent concentration and racy acids. Charming and demonstrative, it concludes with a long, saline finish. Attractive though it is on release, it should reach its optimal drinking window some six years post-harvest, as it gains texture and sapid nuance. It’s a strong rendition of Val Vilaine that recalls the 2019.
Readers will remember that Côte de Val Vilaine originates from a 1.41-hectare, south-facing parcel planted with Pinot Noir in 1974.
James Suckling (94)
A young Champagne that’s very vibrant, fruity and spicy, with aromas of rich strawberries, red cherries, potpourri and violets. Dynamic on the palate with a medium to full body, it’s super focused and intense, with energetic bubbles and long, crisp acidity. Super balanced and savory. 100% pinot noir. Drink or hold.
Vinous (94)
The 2023 Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is soft, seamless and exceptionally beautiful. White flowers, mint, chalk, lemon oil and marzipan are all finely sculpted. This is an especially taut, vibrant edition of Val Vilaine. All the elements are so well balanced. Readers will find a Chardonnay of exceptional finesse. Bouchard's top bottlings will be very hard to find this year. The Val Vilaine will do just fine, however. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: June 2025.
