Larmandier-Bernier

In the heart of Champagne's prestigious Côte des Blancs, Larmandier-Bernier represents the pinnacle of biodynamic Champagne production, where Pierre and Sophie Larmandier craft some of the region's most mineral-driven and terroir-expressive wines from their exceptional Vertus estate.

Founded on principles of organic viticulture and biodynamic farming, Pierre Larmandier transformed his family's traditional Champagne house into a beacon of sustainable winemaking excellence. The husband-and-wife team brings decades of viticultural expertise to their 16 hectares of prime Côte des Blancs vineyards, with holdings in the Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Avize, and Oger. Their philosophy centers on expressing the pure essence of Champagne's legendary chalky terroir through minimal intervention winemaking and meticulous vineyard management that has earned them cult status among Champagne connoisseurs.

Larmandier-Bernier's portfolio showcases the extraordinary potential of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown on ancient chalk soils. Their flagship Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus demonstrates remarkable mineral precision and aging potential, while the Rosé de Saignée reveals the estate's mastery of Pinot Noir expression. The ultra-premium Vieille Vigne du Levant, sourced from ungrafted Chardonnay vines over 50 years old, represents one of Champagne's most collectible cuvées. Each wine undergoes extended lees aging and receives minimal dosage, allowing the pure terroir expression to shine through. Production remains deliberately limited, with many cuvées available only through allocation to ensure quality over quantity.

Visiting Larmandier-Bernier requires advance booking through their Vertus estate, where intimate tastings reveal the intricate relationship between biodynamic farming and Champagne excellence. The historic cellars, carved deep into Champagne's chalk subsoil, provide the perfect setting for discovering these investment-grade wines. Pierre and Sophie personally conduct select tastings for serious collectors, sharing insights into their revolutionary approach to Champagne production and the unique characteristics of each vineyard parcel.

For discerning collectors seeking Champagne's future classics, Larmandier-Bernier offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience biodynamic excellence in the world's most prestigious sparkling wine region. Contact the estate directly to arrange exclusive tastings and secure allocations of these extraordinary terroir-driven Champagnes.