Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Vertus, RM

Precise and mineral wines grown organically (certified biodynamic) - Champagnes of rare perfection

Larmandier-Bernier numbers among the Côte de Blanc’s and Champagne’s finest estates. Based in Vertus, the Larmandier family farms organically and harvest late, vinifying the resulting wines in wood.

The Larmandier family has been producing wine in the Côte de Blancs for over 8 generations and had a long history dating back to the French Revolution. Champagne Larmandier-Bernier is an exceptional grower-producer and today definitely one of the top producers of the finest Blanc de Blancs. The house is directed by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, who own 19 hectares in some of the finest villages on the Côte des Blancs: Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Avize (all Grand Crus), as well as in the fine premier cru village of Vertus.

The Larmandiers produce world class wines that speak of the inimitable terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. They practice a non-interventionalist philosophy in the vineyards with an emphasis on low yields, using biodynamic methods (certified) to produce the finest possible fruit in each vintage; the results are astounding: intense, minerally and exquisite Champagnes to satisfy even the most unforgiving of critics.

An important element is that the underlying terroir is expressed best with very minimal levels of dosage, or - in the case of Terre de Vertus - no dosage at all. Consequently, all of the Larmandier-Bernier wines are Extra Bruts or Zero Dosage. All bottles are carefully disgorged by hand. They annual production is approx. at 170’000 bottles.

Larmandier-Bernier has been awarded with the rare Robert Parker Green Emblem which is given in recognition of the most extraordinary cases of sustainable efforts in the wine industry. Robert Parker Green Emblem wineries are those that extend their efforts far beyond the requirements for organic and biodynamic certification. They are true ambassadors for sustainability, leading the charge to make our industry and our planet a better place for current and future generations.

Gerhard Eichelmann, Guide Champagne : World Class Producer

Andrew Jefford in “The New France” rated Larmandier-Bernier as one of Champagne’s top five producers: “Few growers’ ranges in Champagne are as consistently outstanding as that of Larmandier-Bernier”.

Link to the Larmandier-Bernier website

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