Larmandier-Bernier

Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne Chardonnay

9.2328 ratings
9.2134 pro ratings
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Nice soft mousse body, yellow peach, tropical melons, pineapple, some lemon meringue, lime zest, slightly bitter apple cider, whipped cream, hard chalkiness, alluvial limestone, saline, sea fossils, bread crust, yeastiness, yellow florals, racey acidity, nicely balanced & structured with a finish that lasts 90 seconds.

Needs a few more years in bottle.

Nice soft mousse body, yellow peach, tropical melons, pineapple, some lemon meringue, lime zest, slightly bitter apple cider, whipped cream, hard chalkiness, alluvial limestone, saline, sea fossils, bread crust, yeastiness, yellow florals, racey acidity, nicely balanced & structured with a finish that lasts 90 seconds.

Needs a few more years in bottle.

Apr 21st, 2024
Matt

Nice depth, lots autolytic notes and that perfect combo of breadth across the palate and chalky crush to bring it back. Enjoyed the extra dimension this had compared to a ‘10 previously tasted, just a more complete wine throughout. Punches above price point

Nice depth, lots autolytic notes and that perfect combo of breadth across the palate and chalky crush to bring it back. Enjoyed the extra dimension this had compared to a ‘10 previously tasted, just a more complete wine throughout. Punches above price point

Sep 8th, 2019
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Zéro dosage. Ripe red delicious apple dominated the nose. So pure and good. Piercing acidity but not lacking texture and roundness. Very nice!

Zéro dosage. Ripe red delicious apple dominated the nose. So pure and good. Piercing acidity but not lacking texture and roundness. Very nice!

May 21st, 2018
Matt

Racy, chalky, and focused up front, melts into ripe golden pommaceous fruit, lemon, and lees. Love the clarity this has, no extra fluff about it, straight and to the point.

Racy, chalky, and focused up front, melts into ripe golden pommaceous fruit, lemon, and lees. Love the clarity this has, no extra fluff about it, straight and to the point.

Feb 16th, 2018
Fraser McKinley

Rich and full with fantastic balance - 2009

Rich and full with fantastic balance - 2009

Oct 19th, 2017
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.6

From two old vine sites in Vertus, this has been one of my favorites for more than a decade. The vintage, 2009 is on the back label. It is fermented in large, old wood. While this wine has no dosage it has the ripeness to achieve balance. A big Chassagne mouthfeel and a long chalky finish!

From two old vine sites in Vertus, this has been one of my favorites for more than a decade. The vintage, 2009 is on the back label. It is fermented in large, old wood. While this wine has no dosage it has the ripeness to achieve balance. A big Chassagne mouthfeel and a long chalky finish!

3 people found it helpfulJun 19th, 2014
lessrof

Minerality. Acidity. Bone dry. Love it!

Minerality. Acidity. Bone dry. Love it!

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2015
Brian McMahon

Sales Polaner Selections

9.7

March 24 2003. I remember it well it was a Tuesday.

March 24 2003. I remember it well it was a Tuesday.

1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2014
web bond

Millesime 2009

Millesime 2009

Jun 19th, 2016
Andrew Fortgang

Intense at first, but fleshes out nice in no time at all

Intense at first, but fleshes out nice in no time at all

May 28th, 2016