Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Champagne house in Vertus, Côte des Blancs.

Village: Vertus (Premier Cru)
Region: Côte des Blancs
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Cuvées in the guide: 10

History‌ The Larmandier and Bernier families have been involved in winegrowing in the Côte des Blancs since the French Revolution. Jules Larmandier was already supplying prestigious Parisian restaurants at the beginning of the 20th century. The houses were officially merged into Larmandier-Bernier in 1971 by Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier. Since the 1990s the estate has been run by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, who radically changed its philosophy.

Vineyards and Terroir The estate manages 16 to 18 hectares of vineyards in Vertus (Premier Cru) and the Grand Crus Cramant, Avize, Oger and Chouilly. The soil consists mainly of chalk, which contributes to the minerality and elegance of the wines. The grape varieties are 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir (supplemented with Pinot Gris in some sources). The average age of the vines is 35 to 45 years.

Approach and Philosophy Larmandier-Bernier is a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture (since 1999) and produces exclusively organic champagnes. Herbicides, pesticides and external additives are completely avoided. Vinification is carried out with indigenous yeasts and the wines are aged in wooden barrels and foudres, alongside stainless steel tanks. The champagnes are almost always disgorged by hand and have an extremely low dosage, often 0 g/l (Brut Nature) or very low (Extra Brut), to preserve the pure expression of the terroir.

Iconic Champagnes

Latitude Extra-Brut: An accessible, fruity blend from the Côte des Blancs, ideal as an aperitif.
Longitude Extra-Brut: A 100% Chardonnay with more minerality, structure and finesse, focused on the Côte des Blancs.
Terre de Vertus Brut Nature: A single-cru from Vertus (Les Barillers and Les Faucherets), 100% Chardonnay, known for its pure, saline and complex profile.
Vieille Vigne de Cramant Extra Brut: A grand cru from very old vines in Cramant, known for its depth, complexity and long ageing potential.

Cuvées by Larmandier-Bernier

Larmandier-Bernier Extra brut Latitude

Extra Brut

Larmandier-Bernier Latitude

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Rounded Chardonnay from the south of Vertus, with 40% perpetual reserve.

Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemins d'Avize

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 2017 · 100% Chardonnay

Two old-vine parcels in Avize.

Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemins d'Avize Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014

2014

Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemins d'Avize Grand Cru Extra Brut 2015

2015

Larmandier-Bernier Longitude

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Chardonnay from Vertus, Oger, Avize and Cramant.

Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée

Rosé · Extra Brut · 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Gris

Macerated rosé from Vertus.

Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus

Blanc de Blancs · Brut Nature · 2017 · 100% Chardonnay

Non dosé Chardonnay from the lieu-dit Les Barillers in Vertus.

Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus 2017

Blanc de Blancs · Brut Nature · 2017

Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne du Levant

Blanc de Blancs · Extra Brut · 2015 · 100% Chardonnay

Old vines, 60 to 85 years, in the Bourron du Levant parcel in Cramant.

Importers

Larmandier-Bernier is imported by: Best of Wines.

Where it is sold

Shops and wholesalers carrying Larmandier-Bernier: Best of Wines, Bottle Hero, Cavissima.

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