Champagne Larmandier Bernier - Rose de Saignee 1er Cru Extra Brut NV
Sparkling
NV
Champagne
Champagne
Pinot Noir
Biodynamic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
90% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Gris
Tasting notes
This cuvée is produced from the Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes picked in Vertus, where the two varieties grow together in the same plot of old vines. It’s made by macerating the berries for a few days, a technique not commonly used in Champagne.
An original rose with notes of fruit and flowers. This rose champagne is ideal as an aperitif and also with a tuna-fish tartare or delicate meats.
Expert Ratings
THE WINE ADVOCATE – DECEMBER 2023 – 91 POINTS
« Larmandier’s 2020-base NV Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Extra Brut was disgorged in November 2022 with two grams per liter dosage, and it’s one of the deepest, most saturated renditions of this cuvée to date. Offering up aromas of wild plums, sweet berries and petals, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy and vinous, with a deep core of fruit and a rich, decidedly gastronomic profile.»
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.