Vilmart & Cie Champagne is just south of Riems. It was established in the late 19th century by Desire Vilmart and has remained in the family ever since. Vilmart owns 28 acres of Premier Cru vineyards near the village of Rilly. The vineyards are planted to 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. The estate makes a full range of vintage and non-vintage Champagne. Reviewers give Vilmart Champagnes high marks. Wine Advocate has written that “Proprietor Laurent Champs makes some of the most elegant, refined wines in Champagne. All of the wines are aged in oak…Few producers have been able to find such impeccable balance using oak…simply put, these are majestic wines that no one who loves fine Champagne will want to be without.”