2012 Champagne Vilmart & Cie., Les Blanches Voies, Blanc de Blancs, 1er Cru, Extra Brut

The 2012 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Blanches Voies is elegant, weightless and crystalline in its purity. Lemon peel, white flowers, crushed rocks and marzipan abound. Another six months has done the 2012 wonders. A wine of transparency and crystalline purity. Even with more than two years of disgorgement, the 2012 is very tightly wound. It’s all understatement and class here. -Antonio Galloni