NV Guy Larmandier Vertus 1er Cru ‘Brut Zero’

90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir; all sustainably grown and hand harvested. Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels. Full malolactic. Aged 3 years sur lie before disgorgement.No dosage- Brut Nature!  This wine is like drinking pure, electric light. Aromas of lemon peel, crisp green apple, crushed oyster shell, white flowers, and fresh baguette leap from the glass. On the palate, it’s razor-sharp yet creamy—a fascinating dance of tension and softness, thanks to the full malolactic fermentation. Flavors of tart citrus, chalk dust, almond skin, and sea spray ripple across the tongue, carried by impossibly fine, persistent bubbles. The finish? Bone dry, mouthwatering, and laser-focused, with a lingering echo of minerality that’s very Côte des Blancs.