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Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Non Dosé 2017
Larmandier-Bernier Champagne - Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Non Dosé 2017

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Non Dosé 2017

Champagne 1er Cru|Sparkling wine|Organic
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4/5 (1 customers)

96/100

Gault & Millau

93/100

Vinous

93/100

Robert Parker

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

RVF

Chardonnay
purity
ample
biodynamics

“The pure and authentic expression of the Vertus terroir”

“A very lovely nose, harmoniously blending ripe notes of dried apricot, mirabelle plum, and roasted hazelnuts with the juiciness of yellow peach and nectarine, and the roundness of dried fruits (mango, pineapple). Upon aeration, almost toasty notes emerge, but without being overpowering. The palate is incredibly indulgent, with a maturity elevated by incredible freshness and minerality. The texture is pure smoothness—light and caressing at the same time—with an endless finish that never tires the palate. A great champagne that can be enjoyed just as well as an aperitif, with a meal, or as an after-dinner drink.” (Gault & Millau 2025). Bottle without a cap.

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Estate

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Vintage

1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus Non Dosé

Vintage

2017

Designation

Champagne 1er Cru

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Regions

Delicate, briny, a unique vineyard parcel in the Les Barillers area, midway up the hillside in Vertus

Viticulture

Certified Biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gentle pressing; the juice is lightly clarified and then transferred directly to barrels. Natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in Stockinger barrels and casks.

Livestock Farming

Aged for one year on natural lees without filtration or fining; secondary fermentation and aging on slats for at least five additional years; each bottle is disgorged by hand six months before release; no dosage

Alcohol content

12.5%

Residual sugars

Concentration: 0 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

A beautiful, bright pale yellow color

Nose

High precision, with aromas of flowers and white-fleshed fruits, and salty notes

Palate

A lively attack, excellent balance, freshness, fullness, and minerality are all present, with a lovely, complex, iodine-tinged finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2036+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect as a starter, or to pair with oysters, truffles, seared scallops, a fillet of sole in lemon butter, a citrus tart, or simply as an aperitif...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, along with their son Arthur, have been farming 16 hectares using biodynamic methods for over twenty years. Few wineries, across all regions, can boast such consistency at this high level. The lineup is remarkably well-crafted and offered at reasonable prices. Among the estate’s legendary wines, “Vieille Vigne du Levant” is undeniably a benchmark for the Côte des Blancs. The style features creamy textures where balance is paramount. Within this understated elegance, one often finds the very best the Côte des Blancs has to offer. A highly sought-after destination.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

A very lovely nose, harmoniously blending ripe notes of dried apricot, mirabelle plum, and roasted hazelnuts with the juiciness of yellow peach and nectarine, and the roundness of dried fruits (mango, pineapple). Upon aeration, subtle toasty notes emerge, but without being overpowering. The palate is incredibly indulgent, with a maturity elevated by incredible freshness and minerality. The texture is pure smoothness—light and caressing at the same time—with an endless finish that never tires the palate. A great champagne that can be enjoyed just as well as an aperitif, with a meal, or as an after-dinner drink.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

The 2017 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus, made from two east-facing plots in the same lieu-dit of Les Barillers, located midway up the slope, offers a very mineral, almost crystalline character. This vineyard, which rarely produces powerful wines—even in a vintage like 2017—has retained its personality, though it is a bit more generous and slightly less concentrated than the 2016 vintage. Unfolding in the glass with aromas of lemon zest, honeysuckle, and oyster shell, it is medium-bodied, elegant, and briny, and can be enjoyed before last year’s vintage is released. It was disgorged in May 2023.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

Rated Estate (2026 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

The Coteaux Champenois Vertus stands out as a fine success: full-bodied, generous, and perfectly in tune with the vintage, without ever veering into exuberance.

About the estate:

Although his family is originally from Cramant, Pierre Larmandier has settled in Vertus and produces wine from plots spread across the grands crus of the Côte des Blancs, in Cramant (the sumptuous “Vieille Vigne du Levant” cuvée), Chouilly, Oger, and Avize. The result has been a magnificent “Les Chemins d’Avize” since 2009. Stainless steel tanks and barrels have given way to oak casks, in which the winemaking process takes place without the addition of yeast. The lineup showcases the result of sustained effort in the vineyard (certified biodynamic farming).
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru 2017 is creamy, open, and very appealing. Readers will discover a generous and sensual champagne that captivates from the very first sips. The winemaking process and aging in oak barrels soften its edges. Aromas of dried pear, crushed flowers, mint, and chamomile develop beautifully over time. It’s a fine result from a very challenging vintage. No dosage. Disgorged in May 2023.

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4/5

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Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on April 17, 2026

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