Les Terres Des Buissons Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2014

Wine Description for Les Terres Des Buissons Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2014 by Waris-Larmandier

Colour & Appearance

Medium golden yellow with fine, persistent mousse – a Champagne that visibly displays its five years on the lees.

Nose

Less opulent than other single-vineyard Champagnes from Waris-Larmandier, yet of fascinating complexity. Yellow stone fruits and drupes meet oranges and grapefruit, underpinned by tobacco and piquant, zesty notes. The extended lees ageing leaves traces of pastry and vanilla cream – classic autolysis aromas that lend depth.

Palate

Despite zero dosage, this Cramant surprises with pronounced fruit and extract sweetness – a testament to the grape quality from 1969-planted vines. Maturation in 600-litre Burgundy demi-muids leaves subtle vanilla and cinnamon accents. Acidity and mousse create an effervescent, almost electric effect. Alongside the succulent, ripe fruit, bitter-zesty notes, limestone and chalk emerge – the mineral backbone of Cramant.

Finish

Long, chalky and fresh with lingering citrus notes and a fine saline minerality that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From a single vineyard site in Cramant Grand Cru at 150 metres elevation, three kilometres from the Domaine. The chalky soils of this prestigious Côte des Blancs village impart the wine’s characteristic minerality and elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay from vines planted in 1969. Hand-harvested, traditional Coquard pressing, first pressing only. Spontaneous fermentation and maturation in Burgundy demi-muids, spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Minimum five years on the lees, hand-disgorged. A micro-production of just 700 bottles – artisanal Champagne craftsmanship in its purest form.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with John Dory with salted butter velouté, seared foie gras with roasted hazelnuts or briefly pan-seared scallops with lemon breadcrumbs and tarragon espuma. The minerality harmonises beautifully with seafood, whilst the fullness carries rich dishes.

Special Characteristics

A Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature without dosage, proving that great Champagne requires no added sugar. The rarity of production and uncompromising vinification make this Cramant a collector’s piece for devotees of authentic grower Champagne.