Winemaker

Georges Larmandier

Winegrower & Co-Manager, Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Discipline: Winemaker
Based in: Vertus, France
Venue: Larmandier-Bernier · Winery

i. Biography

Estate viticulture in the Côte des Blancs demands an uncompromising commitment to soil vitality, parcel-by-parcel vinification, and generational stewardship. Georges Larmandier works as a winegrower within this disciplined tradition at Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, an estate anchored in Vertus at the southern edge of the chalk-rich subregion.

Coming Up

The estate's modern viticultural foundation originated in 1971 through the marriage of Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier, establishing Larmandier-Bernier. Their son Pierre Larmandier took over operations in 1988, initiating progressive farming reforms across the family's holdings. By 1992, the domaine eliminated chemical herbicides, and in 1999, it transitioned fully to biodynamic viticulture. That rigorous vineyard philosophy earned broad critical acclaim. Pierre Larmandier was selected for “Most promising wine, 2002” by the Revue du Vin de France and named “Winegrower of the year, 2003” by Bernard Burtschy for GaultMillau. The house garnered four BDs from Bettane & Desseauve and drew praise from Andrew Jefford in *The New France*, who noted that few growers' ranges in Champagne match the estate's consistency. The family craft expanded across vintages such as the Terre de Vertus 2016 and single-vineyard bottlings like the Vieilles Vignes du Levant extra-brut. Family succession continued when his brother Arthur joined the domain in 2017, reinforcing the lineage ahead of release cycles extending through bottlings like the 2022 Latitude cuvée.

Where They Are Now

Georges Larmandier entered the family domain in September 2021, operating alongside his family as a vigneron. Managing parcels defined by chalk subsoils and low-intervention cellar practices, he participates in the daily viticultural and cellar requirements that sustain the estate's pure, terroir-driven expressions.

Career - Vigneron — Champagne Larmandier-Bernier (September 2021–present)

FAQ What is Georges Larmandier's current role? Georges Larmandier serves as a vigneron at Champagne Larmandier-Bernier in Vertus, having joined the family estate in September 2021.