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Larmandier-Bernier

Producteur des très grande qualité [one of only 11 in Champagne] LE CLASSEMENT 2008

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Like Egly-Ouriet and Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier has been rated as one of Champagne’s top 5 producers by Andrew Jefford in his celebrated work, The New France, [Mitchell Beazley]. This estate is meticulously run by Pierre Larmandier and his wife Sophie. Pierre’s family have owned vineyards in the Côte des Blancs since the Revolution. The estate is now 15 hectares, predominantly in Vertus, at the Southern tip of the Côte des Blancs, yet there are also holdings in Cramant, Chouilly, Oger & Avize. The vineyards are biodynamically worked (almost unheard of in Champagne) and the average age of the vines is 35 years (most Champagne vineyards are considered 'old' and due for replanting at 25 years). Yields are kept very low by Champagne standards, 50 hl/ha on average. In the winery the approach is classic "minimalist" with indigenous yeasts, long, slow ferments of up to two months and very little sulphur. A mixture of fermenting vessels are utilised including large oak vats and even barriques. Very low dosage levels too and the dosage is designed to be as neutral as possible. Sometimes, as is the case in the "Terre de Vertus" there is no dosage at all. In other words, everything is designed to maximise the expression of the vineyard, commune and vintage. The resulting wines are wonderful expressions of their origins, fine and delicate, yet with and a mineral intensity that keeps you coming back, sip after sip. They are also remarkably good food wines!
 

What others are saying:

Andrew Jefford; The New France: "Few growers' ranges in Champagne are as consistently outstanding as that of Larmandier-Bernier"
Tom Stevenson; World Encyclopaedia of Champagne: "This is one of the top six producers on the Côte des Blancs."
 

Larmandier Bernier

Larmandier Bernier Champagne Brut Blanc De Blancs Vertus 1er Cru NV
"This NV drinks with style and distinction to rival most houses's vintage wines, showing browned apple and spiced almond biscuit aromas - rich, savoury and complete. It has weight and depth - the... read more
Product Code: 4961-750
Bottle size 750ml
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$ 85.00 Single bottle price
$ 76.50 Mixed or straight dozens
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Larmandier Bernier Champagne Brut Tradition Vertus 1er Cru NV
A blend of 80 per cent Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and 20 per cent Pinot Noir. The fruit is hand-picked predominantly from the 2007 vintage with one-third reserve wines. It has less than... read more
Product Code: 4960-750
Bottle size 750ml
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$ 85.00 Single bottle price
$ 76.50 Mixed or straight dozens
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Larmandier Bernier Champagne Terre De Vertus 1er Cru Non Dose NV
"The NV (2007) Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Nature Terre de Vertus is another fabulous wine loaded with impeccable pedigree and sheer class. It is a rich, vinous Champagne that completely... read more
Product Code: 5071-750
Bottle size 750ml
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$ 116.00 Single bottle price
$ 104.40 Mixed or straight dozens
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Champagne Rosé De Saignée Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier Nv
Forget what you know about Rosé. This is something quite different. Saignée literally means "to bleed". In winemaking parlance, it means to use the 'free run' juice of a grape, which is drawn off... read more
Product Code: 4966-750
Bottle size 750ml
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$ 134.00 Single bottle price
$ 120.60 Mixed or straight dozens
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Champagne Brut Blanc De Blancs Vertus 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV (1500ml)
"This NV drinks with style and distinction to rival most houses's vintage wines, showing browned apple and spiced almond biscuit aromas - rich, savoury and complete. It has weight and depth - the... read more
Product Code: 4961-1500
Bottle size 1500ml
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$ 155.00 Single bottle price
$ 139.50 Mixed or straight dozens
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Larmandier Bernier Cramant VV Grand Cru 2006
Product Code: 9573-750
Bottle size 750ml
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$ 160.00 Single bottle price
$ 144.00 Mixed or straight dozens
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