Larmandier-Bernier

Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Brut Nature Champagne Chardonnay

9.220 ratings
9.26 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
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
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Millesime 2009

Millesime 2009

Dec 22nd, 2015
David Metcalf

Not a bad way to start a sales meeting. The '09s have so much potential for midterm cellaring. Or just pop them now. So precise and chalky, then the rich fruit pushes through. #valkyrieselections #swc

Not a bad way to start a sales meeting. The '09s have so much potential for midterm cellaring. Or just pop them now. So precise and chalky, then the rich fruit pushes through. #valkyrieselections #swc

Jan 17th, 2017
Jeroen Koenen

Fairly rich and broad, candied lemon, citrus sorbet, elegant mousse, yeast, touch of almondpaste. Gorgeous wine!

Fairly rich and broad, candied lemon, citrus sorbet, elegant mousse, yeast, touch of almondpaste. Gorgeous wine!

Apr 4th, 2017
Emily Ellis

One of the great lovers of my champagne life. Depth, precision, elegance.

One of the great lovers of my champagne life. Depth, precision, elegance.

Dec 27th, 2015
Logan Brooks

Little welcome to CO bubbles

Little welcome to CO bubbles

Dec 21st, 2015
James Wasson

Weight, body, & gentle yet breezy acid playing softly in the background.

Weight, body, & gentle yet breezy acid playing softly in the background.

Dec 4th, 2015
Kit H

Quite lean and herbal. Medicinal minerality.

Quite lean and herbal. Medicinal minerality.

Apr 1st, 2018
Kit H

2009 vintage - Meh upon opening, but developed very nicely. Deep Chardonnay flavors.

2009 vintage - Meh upon opening, but developed very nicely. Deep Chardonnay flavors.

Sep 14th, 2015