Champagne Larmandier-Bernier 1er Cru Terre de Vertus Blanc de Blancs 2017 (Disg. Sept 23) cremant-dalsace and cherry

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but a surprise awaits

A jewel of the Maison GUIGAL’s crown in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Delicately nutty and truffly towards the end

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier 1er Cru Terre de Vertus Blanc de Blancs 2017 (Disg. Sept 23) cremant-dalsace and cherryTerre de Vertus is one of three single terroir Blanc de Blancs produced at this estate and is certainly the most famous. It is from a parcel of vines on the chalky mid slope of Vertus, traversing the 1er Cru lieux dits of Les Barillers and Les Faucherets. These sites produce intensely mineral wines that recall the best of Le Mesnil (to the north) in their chalky raciness and drive. This fermented naturally, with roughly 60% fermented and aged in