Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru
77.06₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Based on the 2019 vintage, the new NV Extra-Brut Rosé de Saignée is a rich, gastronomic wine, delivering aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with notions of kirsch, warm spices and petals. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with racy acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, it's a vinous Champagne that would work well at table.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Minimum ageing of 24 months in bottle.
Description
Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Extra Brut is a rarity in the Champagne universe, made from old vines in Vertus with 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris. Both varieties coexist in the same plot and are worked under biodynamic principles, which guarantees grapes of maximum purity and expression. Its unique character comes from the rosé de saignée vinification, i.e. the direct maceration of the grapes for two or three days, an unusual technique and much more demanding than blending, capable of offering an authentic rosé, deep and full of character.
Winemaking
In Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru, after selection and partial destemming of the grapes, the must ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation and ageing on the lees for almost a year in concrete tanks and eggs. The wine is then aged for at least two additional years in the cellar before disgorging, with a minimum dosage of 2 g/l, which enhances the tension and purity of the terroir.
Taste
To the eye, Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru surprises with its luminous ruby colour with garnet reflections. The nose is intense and seductive, displaying aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberries and cherries, accompanied by pomegranate, roses and a delicate spicy touch of pink pepper and clove. There are also mineral notes of wet chalk and a slight smoky nuance that adds complexity.
On the palate, the Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru is ample, vinous and well-structured, combining juicy red fruit with precise acidity and a saline background that adds nerve and freshness. The bubbles are fine and perfectly integrated, supporting a harmonious and energetic whole. The finish is long and lingering, with hints of candied fruit, blood citrus and a lingering minerality that invites you to keep drinking.
Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru is much more than a Champagne rosé: it is the pure expression of Vertus Pinot Noir and a declaration of authenticity. A gastronomic wine, ideal for accompanying poultry, light game or spicy dishes, it will win you over with both its intensity and its elegance.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 377.59₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 377.59₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.80₣ | 11.40₣ (-11.40₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.23₣ | 14.11₣ (-14.11₣) |
| 13-18 | 34.83₣ | 17.42₣ (-17.42₣) |
| 19-24 | 43.80₣ | 21.90₣ (-21.90₣) |
| 25-30 | 49.09₣ | 24.54₣ (-24.54₣) |
| 31-36 | 54.75₣ | 27.38₣ (-27.38₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.53₣ | 29.26₣ (-29.26₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.42₣ | 30.21₣ (-30.21₣) |
| 49-54 | 66.08₣ | 33.04₣ (-33.04₣) |
| 55-60 | 71.74₣ | 35.87₣ (-35.87₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
** Shipments to Switzerland include transport costs, insurance and export costs (SAD in origin), but not customs duties (SAD at destination) and local taxes.
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Appellation Map
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Brut Nature 2017
78.11₣
74.22₣/ud (-5%)
Others: 2015 Magnum
Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Brut Nature 2015 Magnum
164.72₣
Others: 2017 75 cl.
Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Extra Brut
50.10₣
47.62₣/ud (-5%)
Other sizes: Magnum, Doble Magnum
