Larmandier-Bernier
Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Brut Champagne Chardonnay
Vertus, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Divisive. Some folks thought “strict” , “ not balanced”. I enjoy this style but imo requires food. Lots of citrus , stones and zest. Fruit mostly on the nose along with some nutty aromas. Clenched finish, maybe time fixes that? I don’t know.
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Divisive. Some folks thought “strict” , “ not balanced”. I enjoy this style but imo requires food. Lots of citrus , stones and zest. Fruit mostly on the nose along with some nutty aromas. Clenched finish, maybe time fixes that? I don’t know.
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Popped and poured to celebrate my nephew’s 10th birthday. The 2013 Larmandier-Bernier “Terre de Vertus” pours a light straw color with medium- viscosity and a persistent moose. On the nose, intense aromas of tropical fruit: passion, fruit, lychee, along with lemons and brioche. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+, bordering high acidity. The texture gives off an oily character. Confirming the notes on the nose with some significant chalky minerals on the long finish. A delicious BdB and should drink very well for many years to come; likely through 2030. This bottle was disgorged in October of 2019
Popped and poured to celebrate my nephew’s 10th birthday. The 2013 Larmandier-Bernier “Terre de Vertus” pours a light straw color with medium- viscosity and a persistent moose. On the nose, intense aromas of tropical fruit: passion, fruit, lychee, along with lemons and brioche. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+, bordering high acidity. The texture gives off an oily character. Confirming the notes on the nose with some significant chalky minerals on the long finish. A delicious BdB and should drink very well for many years to come; likely through 2030. This bottle was disgorged in October of 2019
Jul 9th, 2023Love the combination of ‘09 richness and non-dosage / BdB lightness. Brilliant champagne. Green apple, lemon curd, apricot, a little biscuit dough and chalk
Love the combination of ‘09 richness and non-dosage / BdB lightness. Brilliant champagne. Green apple, lemon curd, apricot, a little biscuit dough and chalk
Jun 29th, 2021
Funkay. Love. Happy birthday Mari!!
Funkay. Love. Happy birthday Mari!!
Jun 23rd, 2021
Beau travail de la Biodynamie, pur, fin et droit
Beau travail de la Biodynamie, pur, fin et droit
Apr 6th, 2018
A real treat of a wine, deliciousness in a bottle. An intense copper, pink color with small bubbles. An intoxicating nose of black cherries, wild strawberries, and smoke. There’s a very nice mix of fresh herbs and spices here, as well. Shrubbery and floral accents.
Mostly Pinot Noir from Vertus along with 10% Pinot Gris, made in the Saignée style. Thrilling and quite vinous with enough of that customary Larmandier-Bernier raciness and tension. Such a beautiful mouthfeel and so incredibly fresh. A fine attack with zippy acidity and impressive length.
Plenty of fruit on the palate but never descending into a fruit bomb. Just a touch of biscuits with more smoke and more pronounced earthiness. Truly, a splendid wine. One I could drink everyday but it’s so much better shared.
A real treat of a wine, deliciousness in a bottle. An intense copper, pink color with small bubbles. An intoxicating nose of black cherries, wild strawberries, and smoke. There’s a very nice mix of fresh herbs and spices here, as well. Shrubbery and floral accents.
Mostly Pinot Noir from Vertus along with 10% Pinot Gris, made in the Saignée style. Thrilling and quite vinous with enough of that customary Larmandier-Bernier raciness and tension. Such a beautiful mouthfeel and so incredibly fresh. A fine attack with zippy acidity and impressive length.
Plenty of fruit on the palate but never descending into a fruit bomb. Just a touch of biscuits with more smoke and more pronounced earthiness. Truly, a splendid wine. One I could drink everyday but it’s so much better shared.
Drank well, but just not as precise as the Brochet.
Drank well, but just not as precise as the Brochet.
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