{"product_id":"larmandier-bernier-terre-de-vertus-bl-de-blancs-non-dose-1er-cru-2017-750ml-introductory-pricing","title":"Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Bl. de Blancs Non Dosé 1er Cru 2017 750ml (Introductory Pricing)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTerre de Vertus is one of Larmandier-Bernier's most celebrated single-terroir Champagnes — a vintage Blanc de Blancs drawn entirely from Chardonnay grown in the Premier Cru village of Vertus. The fruit comes from two plots within the Les Barillers lieu-dit, situated mid-slope with a southeast exposure, a site the estate has vinified separately since 1995. Farmed biodynamically and fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in old oak casks and large wooden foudres, the wine rests on its lees through winter before undergoing secondary fermentation in bottle and more than five years of additional lees aging. The 2017 was disgorged in May 2023 with zero dosage — no sugar added — preserving the vineyard's exceptionally pure, dry and mineral expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExpert Reviews - Vintage 2017\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The 2017 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus imparts a very mineral, almost crystalline character. A vineyard that rarely produces powerful wines, even in the context of 2017, it has retained its personality, though it's a little more generous and slightly less focused than the 2016 rendition. Unfurling from the glass with aromas of lemon peel, honeysuckle and oyster shell, it is medium-bodied, racy and saline-tinged.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Creamy, open-knit and quite seductive. Readers will find a generous, sensual Champagne with plenty of early appeal. Dried pear, crushed flowers, mint and chamomile build beautifully over time. This is a fine effort in a very challenging year.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise, expressive and intensely mineral. The nose opens with lemon peel, dried pear and delicate floral notes, followed by honeysuckle, mint, chamomile and a distinctive oyster-shell salinity. The palate is creamy and generous yet beautifully energized — fine acidity and a taut mineral backbone carry through to a finish that is dry, racy, saline and exceptionally pure. Oak fermentation lends supple texture; zero dosage ensures nothing stands between you and the terroir of Vertus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional partner for oysters and shellfish, sashimi, sushi, scallops, grilled or roasted white fish, lobster, roast poultry and aged cheeses. Its saline character and zero dosage make it especially compelling alongside seafood and dishes built around fresh herbs or citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay (100%)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Côte des Blancs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVillage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vertus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Blancs \/ Brut Nature \/ Non Dosé\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 g\/L — Zero Dosage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Barillers lieu-dit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biodynamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous yeasts in old oak casks and large wooden foudres\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5+ years on the lees in bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisgorgement:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larmandier-Bernier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410446082331,"sku":"210000060885","price":109.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/vertus.png?v=1786993278","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/larmandier-bernier-terre-de-vertus-bl-de-blancs-non-dose-1er-cru-2017-750ml-introductory-pricing","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}