Vertus

Champagne village in the Côte des Blancs, classified Premier Cru.

Region: Côte des Blancs
Classification: Premier Cru
Champagne houses in the guide: 10

Vertus is a small town in the Marne department (51), on the southern side of the Côte des Blancs, south of Épernay. It is the largest wine commune of the Côte des Blancs.

Cru: Vertus has Premier Cru status.
Vineyards: the vineyards lie on chalk and are planted predominantly with chardonnay. Unusual for the Côte des Blancs is the proportion of pinot noir; Vertus was once known for its red wine.
Character: chardonnay from Vertus is somewhat riper and rounder than that from the northern Grand Cru villages, with the freshness of the chalk.
Producers: Vertus is home to the house of Duval-Leroy and to leading vignerons such as Larmandier-Bernier and Veuve Fourny & Fils. Those working here also include Charles Pougeoise, Colin, Doyard, Doyard-Mahé, Michel Rogué, Paul Goerg and René Rutat.

The town is known for its springs and the church of Saint-Martin.

Champagne houses in Vertus

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