{"product_id":"larmandier-bernier-champagne-1er-cru-terre-de-vertus-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nature-2018","title":"Larmandier Bernier Champagne 1er cru Terre de Vertus Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampagne Larmandier-Bernier 1er cru Terre de Vertus Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is created from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes using the rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it reveals an aromatic profile defined by fruity and floral hints, finely interwoven with delicate notes of vanilla. On the palate, it is intense and enveloping thanks to the absence of dosage, supported by a fine perlage that carries the wine towards an extremely crisp finish. It pairs perfectly with sushi, \u003cstrong\u003eseafood crudité\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cheese selections, expressing its best when served between 6 and 8 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Vertus, France, from historic vineyards classified as \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. Organic and sustainable agricultural management enhances the authentic identity of the terroir of origin. The unique microclimate and specific geological characteristics of the soil give the Champagne a marked gustatory tension and remarkable expressive clarity. Careful selection of the grapes also ensures an excellent capacity for \u003cstrong\u003eevolution in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the sensory profile to enrich and acquire \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexity over time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a gentle pressing of the bunches and a light clarification of the musts. \u003cstrong\u003eSpontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place using indigenous yeasts inside wooden barrels, naturally triggering malolactic conversion. The wine then rests on the fine lees for a year without undergoing filtration. The second fermentation in the bottle involves patient \u003cstrong\u003eageing\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lees for at least \u003cstrong\u003efive years\u003c\/strong\u003e, while \u003cstrong\u003emanual disgorgement\u003c\/strong\u003e is performed approximately six months before commercial release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage of Larmandier-Bernier's \u003cstrong\u003eTerre de Vertus Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the essence of organic Chardonnay. This excellent \u003cstrong\u003eZero Dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne, awarded 96 points by Vinous, stems from a purely artisanal and unfiltered vision. Spontaneous fermentations in wood with indigenous yeasts and a year's rest on fine lees are the prelude to a patient \u003cstrong\u003eageing process of over five years\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bottle. Manual disgorgement, carried out six months before release, offers a pure and absolutely memorable tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Larmandier-Bernier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511899799723,"sku":"62313","price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/larmandier-bernier-champagne-1er-cru-terre-de-vertus-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nature-2018_62313_1_57cbcac2-9d36-4730-acbe-5787fc98508c.webp?v=1787224085","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/larmandier-bernier-champagne-1er-cru-terre-de-vertus-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nature-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}