Champagne Direct from France via VDLT

In response to the overwhelming demand (well, at least one person), VDLT makes this special Champagne offer…

VDLT Direct is a program we started late last year. Select wines from particular producers in our portfolio are available for purchase in multiples of six - mix or match. Wines are packed by the winemaker and shipped directly to you in a few weeks or less (timing may be less predictable during the pandemic but we have had good success so far).

Champagne Nicolas Maillart has always been respected by Champagne cognoscenti but I think he has really upped his game of late. Instead of insisting on one style, he adapts his technique and approach to the terroir of each cuvée.

The cornerstone of this collection is Nicolas’ amazing Franc de Pied 2012 $108 from the outstanding 2012 vintage. This 1er Cru is 100% Pinot Noir from original rootstock vines planted in 1973 in Écueil. About 3,000 bottles were produced of this zero dosage beauty. Complex as you’d expect from ungrafted vines and quite reasonably priced for a tête de cuvée.

The other selections available:

65% Pinot Noir/35% Chardonnay aged in oak barrels from Chateau Margaux

a brand new cuvee of 100% Pinot Noir from vines more than 30 years old in Bouzy. 4,000 bottles made - dosage = 1g/L

from various vineyards more than 50 years old in Écueil. Finest vintage of this I’ve tasted.

another new entry 100% single plot Pinot Meunier in Villers Allerand in the Marne Valley. Vines average 46 years. Zero dosage.

A modest shipping fee of $6/bottle on 12 or more or $8/bottle on 6 is added. Remember, 6 bottle minimum order and total number of bottles must be a multiple of 6 mix and match.

You can’t fly to France right now but VDLT Direct brings France to your doorstep.