Bernier Champagne 1er cru Terre de Vertus Brut Nature Magnum 2015

Description

Organic Champagne made using the classic method (pas dosé), produced by Larmandier-Bernier in the Champagne region. 100% Chardonnay, 2015 vintage. A magnum that celebrates the purity of Chardonnay and the excellence of the Vertus terroir. The grapes are gently pressed, the juices are lightly clarified, and then sent directly to wood. Natural alcoholic fermentation (native yeasts) and malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously in Stockinger barrels and vats. Fruity and floral aromas on the nose, accompanied by hints of vanilla. Straw yellow with golden highlights. On the palate, the wine is fresh, intense, and smooth, with a fine perlage that caresses the palate.

Details

Perlage

Fine perlage.

Perfume

Fruity and floral aromas on the nose, accompanied by hints of vanilla.

Color

Straw yellow with golden reflections.

Taste

On the palate the wine is fresh, intense, soft.

Serve at:

06 - 08 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Producer

Producer

Larmandier-Bernier

From this winery

Working the vine has been recorded in the family histories of the Larmandiers and the Berniers since the French Revolution. The Larmandiers contributed to the renown of the Côte de Blancs with their famous 'Cramant Blanc de Blancs Nature'.

From the beginning of the 20th century, the Larmandiers made Champagnes which very quickly proved their fine qualities. Thus Jules Larmandier and then his son, Philippe Allyre, began to supply the great Parisian restaurants (la Tour d'Argent, Taillevent, Charlot Roi des Coquillages, …).

In 1971, Philippe Larmandier, the grandson of Jules, created with his wife, Elisabeth Bernier, who owned vineyards in Vertus, Larmandiers-Bernier Champagne. Upon the death of her husband in 1982, Elisabeth managed the family estate and developed the sales, particularly in Belgium and Switzerland. In 1988, Pierre, the son of Philippe and Elisabeth, who had just graduated from Nantes Business School, decided to return to the job "which flowed in his veins".

Pierre is striving to refine still further his work in the cellar in order to bring the grapes to the glass in the best possible way, by putting the originality of each terroir first.

In 2002, he bought about ten acres of vines in Vertus. Ten acres in Vertus is already exceptional, but what is perhaps unique in Champagne is the fact that these vines have never known any weed-killer, nor any processed household refuse. The soil is and always has been ploughed. The previous owner, who was taking retirement, knew that the vines would continue to be ploughed.

The estate was awarded one, and then two stars in the guide 'Classement des Meilleurs Vins de France'. Pierre Larmandier was selected by the 'Revue des Vins de France' as 'most promising figure for wine 2002' and 'winegrower of the year 2003' by Bernard Burtschy of GaultMillau. In 'The New France', Andrew Jefford considered that "few winegrowers in Champagne have such an impressive range of Champagnes". Read more

Champagne region

Technical Sheet

Name	Larmandier Bernier Champagne 1er cru Terre de Vertus Brut Nature Magnum 2015
Type	White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé
Denomination	Champagne AOC
Vintage	2015
Size	1,50 l
Alcohol content	12.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Chardonnay
Country	France
Region	Champagne region
Vendor	Larmandier-Bernier
Wine making	The grapes are gently pressed, the juices are clarified very lightly and then go directly into wood. Natural alcoholic fermentation (indigenous yeasts) and malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously in Stockinger barrels and vats. The wines are matured on natural lees during their first year, without any filtration or ageing.
Aging	The bottles are brought to the cool cellars and stacked on racks, the second fermentation takes place and maturation continues for at least another 5 years. Each bottle is disgorged by hand 6 months before release.
Allergens	Contains sulphites