CHAMPAGNE LARMANDIER-BERNIER 'Terre de Vertus' Non Dose 1er Cru 2017

Grape

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

The non-dosage vintage bottling of Terre de Vertus is a remarkable expression of Champagne, sourced exclusively from two premier mid-slope parcels in Vertus—Les Barillers and Les Faucherets. These vineyards lie at the heart of the village's rolling hills, contributing depth and precision to the wine. Fermented and aged in old oak casks, both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place without the use of stainless steel, preserving the wine's complexity and character. After a minimum of four years of cellar aging before disgorgement, the result is a Champagne of exceptional purity, energy, and longevity. Widely regarded as one of the finest non-dosage cuvées in the region, Terre de Vertus continues to set the standard for grower Champagne.

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.