COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Larmandier-Bernier
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne from the Premier Cru village of Vertus in the Côte des Blancs. The estate, led by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, follows a philosophy of biodynamic viticulture and minimal intervention in winemaking. This particular cuvée is 'Non-Dose' (Brut Nature), meaning no sugar is added after disgorgement, allowing the pure expression of the Vertus terroir to shine through. The 2016 vintage is noted for its quality and structure.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Practices biodynamic farming for over 20 years.
Fact 02
Uses indigenous yeasts for natural fermentation.
Fact 03
Aged on lees for at least five years.
Fact 04
Zero dosage (Brut Nature) emphasizes pure terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes from Vertus. The winemaking process emphasizes natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A portion of the wine is fermented in old wood foudres or Burgundian barrels, with each vineyard plot vinified separately. The wine undergoes a second fermentation in bottle and ages on cork for at least six years, followed by a minimum of five years maturation on lees. It is bottled with zero dosage (Brut Nature).
