Terre de Vertus Non Dosé Premier Cru Brut Nature 2017

Wine Description for Terre de Vertus Non Dosé Premier Cru Brut Nature 2017 by Larmandier-Bernier

Character

Larmandier-Bernier stands for uncompromising purity and is among the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne. This Terre de Vertus is a Brut Nature without any dosage – a Champagne that hides nothing and reveals everything about its terroir. The 2017 vintage brought a warm, dry summer following spring frosts, yielding concentrated, ripe grapes. The result is a Champagne of crystalline precision and mineral depth.

Terroir & Origin

Vertus lies at the heart of the Côte des Blancs, that legendary strip of chalky slopes south of Épernay, classified as Premier Cru. The chalky soils impart a characteristic tension and minerality to the Chardonnays. Larmandier-Bernier has managed its parcels biodynamically for decades – the vines root deeply, the soils live. This connection to terroir manifests itself in Champagnes that speak less of oenological intervention than of origin and craft.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay in its pure form, fermented and aged without malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acidity structure. Vinification takes place in traditional barrels and foudres, which give the wine texture without dominating it. As a Non Dosé, this Champagne receives no dosage – no sugar masks or polishes. What remains is pure expression: the chalk, the fruit, the vintage’s ripeness, the patience of yeast ageing. A Champagne for purists, combining concentration and finesse.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The saline minerality and bony structure demand equally precise cuisine: oysters, scallops, sashimi or ceviche. Equally impressive alongside pan-fried turbot, goat’s cheese or a simple risotto with white truffle, this Champagne displays its full class. A wine that appreciates silence and enriches conversation.