Larmandier-Bernier - Vertus Rouge 1er Cru 2009
Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 14.5/20
“Beautiful color, fruity nose, substantial body for the vintage, slightly rough tannins but a wonderfully smooth texture; wait two years for this high-quality red.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2013). A must-try!
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Eye
ruby-red dress
Nose
A delicate, nuanced fragrance unfolds with floral notes of lilac, transitioning through peony to notes of cherry, tea, and cinnamon
Palate
a tight finish on the palate, with a subtle bitterness that complements the juicy fruitiness
Serve
decant at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
To pair with this Vertus Rouge, try a line-caught sea bass or a veal shank, depending on your mood...
Bettane & Desseauve
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 cultivating 16 hectares using biodynamic methods for over twenty years. Few wineries, across all regions, can boast such consistency at this high level. The range is remarkably well-crafted and offered at reasonable prices. Among the estate’s legendary vintages, the “Vieille Vigne du Levant” is unquestionably a benchmark of the Côte des Blancs. The style features creamy textures where balance is a central focus. In this understated elegance, one often finds the very best the Côte des Blancs has to offer. A highly sought-after destination.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 estate:
Although his family hails 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 is a magnificent Les Chemins d'Avize, produced since 2009. Stainless steel and barrels have given way to oak casks, in which vinification takes place without the addition of yeast. The range showcases the dedicated work in the vineyard (certified biodynamic).
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ANTON Z. Published on January 9, 2015
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Review by Mr. GILLES Z. Published on January 13, 2014
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