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 is among the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne and embodies an uncompromising philosophy of purity and precision. This Brut Nature from the legendary Premier Cru vineyard site Terre de Vertus forgoes dosage entirely, presenting itself in its most authentic form – bone-dry, mineral and of crystalline clarity. The 2017 vintage benefits from a challenging yet ultimately successful year that produced wines with tense freshness and impressive precision.

Terroir & Origin

Vertus lies at the southern end of the Côte des Blancs, that celebrated Chardonnay heartland of Champagne, where chalky soils impart the wine’s characteristic mineral tension. Larmandier-Bernier’s parcels have been farmed biodynamically for decades, resulting in living soils and wines with pronounced terroir expression. The chalky soils retain water and regulate temperature, providing Chardonnay with ideal conditions for slow ripening and aromatic complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay from Premier Cru vineyard sites, spontaneously fermented and aged without malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acidity structure. Vinification takes place in traditional foudres and stainless steel tanks; ageing on the lees imparts texture and complexity to the Champagne without obscuring its crystalline purity. The complete absence of dosage – Zero Dosage or Brut Nature – demands perfectly ripe fruit and is a commitment to uncompromising authenticity. Only thus does the terroir reveal itself in its purest form.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The saline minerality and vibrant acidity make this Champagne the ideal companion for raw oysters, scallop carpaccio or sashimi. It also displays its full elegance alongside aged Comté, goat’s cheese or a simple Dover sole fillet with lemon. A Champagne for purists and connoisseurs who value substance over flattery.