Larmandier-Bernier is a Grower Champagne producer. [1]
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier was established upon the marriage of Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier in 1971; their families have been active in the Champagne region since the French Revolution. [2]
Larmandier-Bernier has fifteen hectares under vine, including the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru villages Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Avize, and the premier cru village of Vertus. [2] Most of the family's vineyards are planted to Chardonnay, and about 15% are planted to Pinot Noir. The average age of the vines is 33 years. [1]
The Larmandier-Bernier winemaking process never adds more than five grams per liter of sugar. [2] The family estate began to produce organic wine in 1992, and transitioned to biodynamic viticulture in 1999. [3] [2] Larmandier-Bernier uses only indigenous yeasts. [1]
Larmandier-Bernier has been rated as one of Champagne's top five producers by Andrew Jefford in The New France. [4]
Larmandier-Bernier is a Grower Champagne producer. [1]
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier was established upon the marriage of Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier in 1971; their families have been active in the Champagne region since the French Revolution. [2]
Larmandier-Bernier has fifteen hectares under vine, including the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru villages Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Avize, and the premier cru village of Vertus. [2] Most of the family's vineyards are planted to Chardonnay, and about 15% are planted to Pinot Noir. The average age of the vines is 33 years. [1]
The Larmandier-Bernier winemaking process never adds more than five grams per liter of sugar. [2] The family estate began to produce organic wine in 1992, and transitioned to biodynamic viticulture in 1999. [3] [2] Larmandier-Bernier uses only indigenous yeasts. [1]
Larmandier-Bernier has been rated as one of Champagne's top five producers by Andrew Jefford in The New France. [4]