Champagne Larmandier Bernier - Terres de Vertus Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Non Dose 2017
Sparkling
2017
Champagne
Champagne
Chardonnay
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
This vintage-dated, non-dosage cuvée is crafted exclusively from two premier vineyards in the heart of Vertus: Les Barillers and Les Faucherets. Planted mid-slope on the gently rolling hills of the village, these sites yield wines of remarkable purity and precision.
Fermentation—both alcoholic and malolactic—takes place in old oak casks, not stainless steel, imparting depth and subtle texture. The wine is then aged for a minimum of four years on lees before disgorgement.
Widely regarded as one of the most profound non-dosage Champagnes produced, Terre de Vertus is a benchmark for terroir-driven, age-worthy Blanc de Blancs from the Côte des Blancs.
More About The Winery
Larmandier-Bernier is a family grower estate with 18 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, spanning the Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Chouilly, Oger, Avize, and the Premier Cru of Vertus. Though the Larmandier and Bernier families trace their roots back to the French Revolution, the estate was officially founded in 1971, and since 1988 has been led by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier.
Pioneers of organic viticulture since 1992 and fully biodynamic since 1999, the domaine is acclaimed for its authentic terroir-driven Champagnes. Indigenous yeasts, minimal or no dosage, vinification in large oak foudres or Burgundian barrels, and extended lees aging yield wines of striking purity, minerality, and depth.
With older Chardonnay vines averaging 35 years (and up to 70 in Cramant), the wines reflect the essence of their prestigious terroirs. A perpetual reserve started in 2004 adds further complexity to their blends. Today, Larmandier-Bernier stands as one of Champagne’s leading artisan houses, crafting cuvées that rank among the region’s finest.