An elegant, blended Champagne made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, uniting the three main regions of Champagne and the work of the three siblings in a single glass. A classic, accessible Blanc de Noirs blend with fine minerality and a creamy mousse.
48,00 €64,00 € / l
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Bottler: Champagne Waris-Larmandier, 608, Rempart du Nord, 51190 Vertus / France
In the glass
Colour
intense straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse
Nose
textbook Champagne with notes of white and red berries, lemon curd, ripe pears and apricots, alongside white nougat, patisserie and flaked almonds
Palate
vibrant, delicately fruity and beautifully balanced; citrus fruits, berries, ripe pears and stone fruits are interwoven with crisp acidity, a subtle salinity and a creamy mousse
Character
the perfect “everybody’s darling” – a charming, silky introduction to the Waris-Larmandier style, which, thanks to the assemblage of two vintages, consistently offers reliable, vibrant quality
Pairing
ideal with oysters, canapés or fine poultry
Notes
unlike most Champagnes, this wine is bottled at just 4.5 bar rather than the usual 6; the Demeter-certified estate forgoes the conventional bottle pressure, resulting in a particularly creamy perlage and immediate approachability
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Intense straw yellow with a fine, creamy mousse – the reduced pressure (only 4.5 rather than 6 bar) is already apparent in the glass.
Nose
This is an inviting style of Champagne: white and red berries, lemon curd, alongside ripe pears and apricots. Notes of white nougat and patisserie with flaked almonds lend warmth and depth to the bouquet.
Palate
Finely fruited and lively, with a creamy texture attributable to the lower bottle-pressure method. The spectrum of citrus fruits, berries, ripe pears and stone fruits is threaded through with fine acidity. The dosage is so balanced that it holds the fruit together without weighing it down. A light, mouth-watering salinity on the finish gives the wine direction.
Terroir & origin
“Racines de Trois” unites the three main grape varieties from three regions: 60% Chardonnay from the chalk soils of the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger), 30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, and 10% Pinot Meunier. Jean-Philippe Waris, who took over vinification in 2009, converted to biodynamics in 2011 – Demeter certification followed in 2020.
Grape variety & vinification
Hand-harvested, spontaneously fermented (partly in stainless steel, partly in 600-litre Burgundian demi-muids), spontaneous malolactic fermentation. The base wines mature for six to 18 months, then spend 24 to 36 months on the lees. Typically an assemblage of two vintages.
Special features
The specific bottle pressure of 4.5 bar (rather than the usual 6) is Jean-Philippe’s hallmark: it yields a finer bead and more accessible wines. The label features a floral motif by Inès Waris – each cuvée bears its own flower.
Food recommendations
A companion to fish dishes in light sauces, poultry, or a fine selection of pâtisseries. Also a convincing aperitif on its own.
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