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Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne Rose de Saignee Extra Brut 1er Cru [2021], NV

$125.99

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Larmandier-Bernier’s Champagne Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut 1er Cru NV, based on the 2021 vintage, is a unique and expressive rosé crafted using the saignée method, which involves a brief maceration of Pinot Noir skins to achieve depth in both color and flavor. Sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Vertus, this Champagne highlights Larmandier-Bernier’s dedication to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention, allowing the pure character of Pinot Noir and the Vertus terroir to shine through. The Extra Brut style, with minimal dosage, enhances the wine’s natural acidity and structure.

On the nose, this Rosé de Saignée reveals vibrant aromas of red cherries, wild strawberries, and pomegranate, with hints of orange zest and a subtle earthiness. The palate is lively and textured, featuring flavors of fresh red berries, blood orange, and a touch of minerality, complemented by a fine, creamy mousse. The Extra Brut finish keeps the wine dry and precise, with a refreshing, mineral-driven quality that lingers.

Ideal for pairing with charcuterie, roasted duck, or seafood with rich sauces, this Champagne’s structure and fruit make it a versatile option for various dishes. The 2021 base lends a youthful freshness and energy, making Larmandier-Bernier’s Rosé de Saignée an engaging choice for those who appreciate a robust, terroir-driven rosé Champagne with depth and character.

More about this wine

Grapes | 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Gris

Vineyards | This wine contains only very ripe Pinots Noir from Premier Cru Vertus. By ploughing in the vineyards, the yields are limited, and the roots grow deep into the chalky sub-soil, preserving the plants' life in the soils. Vines are 45-50 years old. Farmed biodynamically.

Vinification | This technique is very seldom used in Champagne: After setting aside the best grapes, they are picked off from bunch then they macerate over a few days until the saignée is done. The grapes are vinified in enamel-lined stainless steel vats, then bottle-aged.


The story of the Larmandier-Bernier estate goes back centuries, but things only really got interesting after the late 1980s, when Pierre Larmandier took over. He immediately moved towards sustainable (and eventually, biodynamic) viticulture and indigenous fermentation, putting this estate well ahead of the current set of like-minded grower-producers.

Now Larmandier-Bernier is, according writer Peter Liem, "one of the finest producers in the Côte des Blancs", garnering rave reviews not just from Liem but other top critics like Vinous' Antonio Galloni.

The wines are unified stylistically, with chalky cores and delicate, lifted citrus and floral notes that seem drawn in pastel. But there are also strong differences, a testament to the distinct personalities within the Côtes des Blancs.

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Champagne boasts some of the world’s greatest luxury brands with Krug, Cristal and, of course, Dom Perignon. But it’s also home to hundreds of small dynamic producers—farmers who grow their own grapes (often organically) and make (often with natural methods) tiny amounts of pure and absolutely delicious wine that reflect the individual personalities of their villages and terroirs. Toast with these wines, for sure. But also treat them like the great wines they are: taste, drink, explore!

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