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Vilmart & Cie
Rilly-la-Montagne
Winery in Rilly-la-Montagne, France
The Read
Premier Cru House
Why go
Vilmart & Cie offers classic tastings and focused vineyard and cellar experiences in Rilly-la-Montagne. Founded in 1890, the Premier Cru grower estate works mainly with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and wood ageing is central to its wines.
About Vilmart & Cie
Vilmart & Cie offers several ways to explore its grower Champagne in Rilly-la-Montagne. Founded in 1890, the estate works about 11 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards planted mainly to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Wood ageing in barrels and foudres is central to its cellar style.
Choose a tasting or a deeper cellar experience
The house lists three classic tastings—Vilmart, Signature, and Collection—with different cuvée lineups. Its named experiences include Les Secrets du Bois, focused on wood ageing; Émotion, set around the vineyard and wines; and Les Blanches Voies, a tasting tied to its chalky Rilly-la-Montagne parcel. Choose the format that suits your interest and book with the estate.
Plan the Rilly-la-Montagne stop
Vilmart’s published experiences give this visit a clearer shape than a generic cellar appointment. The classic tastings span introductory and broader selections; the wood-focused experience goes into the foudre cellar and pairs still wines with finished Champagne. Check the house’s current availability, lineup, and prices when booking.
The takeVilmart is a rewarding stop for drinkers interested in how Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and oak aging meet in grower Champagne. The house offers classic tasting formats as well as experiences devoted to barrel work and its Les Blanches Voies parcel. Book with the estate in advance and choose the tasting lineup that best matches your interest.
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Planning details
- Location
- 5 Rue des Gravières, 51500 Rilly-la-Montagne
- Website
- champagnevilmart.fr
- Phone
- +33 3 26 03 40 01
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Désiré Vilmart founded the house in Rilly-la-Montagne in 1890. Today Laurent Champs and his son Thomas work with Premier Cru vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne and Villers-Allerand. Oak fermentation, time in chalk cellars and the choice to avoid malolactic fermentation are defining parts of its winemaking; guests can explore that approach through booked tastings.
Best For
Vilmart is a rewarding stop for drinkers interested in how Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and oak aging meet in grower Champagne. The house offers classic tasting formats as well as experiences devoted to barrel work and its Les Blanches Voies parcel. Book with the estate in advance and choose the tasting lineup that best matches your interest.
Tasting Tips
Start with Grande Réserve, then compare Grand Cellier or a vintage Cœur de Cuvée to see how the house develops its wines through different blends and aging. For an estate tasting, Vilmart lists several bookable lineups, including one that adds Cœur de Cuvée; confirm the wines and visit details directly before going.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming atmosphere with passionate family winemakers; elegant cellars and barrel rooms; modern design elements integrated into historic architecture; intimate and personal service.
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Vibe
ElegantRomanticClassic
Best For
Wine EducationRomantic GetawayGroup Outing
Experience
Cave TastingBarrel RoomEstate Grounds
Sourcing
BiodynamicOrganicSustainable
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Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne Premier Cru
- Varietals
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Tour Duration
- 90 minutes
- Tour Languages
- French, English
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Biodynamic
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Food Pairing
- Offered
- Wine Club
- Not available
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5 Rue des Gravières, 51500 Rilly-la-Montagne
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vilmart & Cie?
The house is in Rilly-la-Montagne, with vineyards there and in Villers-Allerand.
Can I book a tasting at Vilmart?
Yes. Vilmart lists classic tastings and wood- and vineyard-focused experiences, booked directly with the house.
How large is Vilmart’s vineyard?
The producer lists 11 hectares of Premier Cru vines.
