The winery
Waris Larmandier
A Champagne house based in Avize (Côte des Blancs), focused on Grand Cru vineyards predominantly planted with Chardonnay and biodynamic farming practices.
- Champagne (Côte des Blancs) · Francia
- Since 1989
- 6 products
The story
Family-run, the maison was founded by the union of the Larmandier and Waris families; ownership and winemaking are managed by family members who have re-established ties to traditions and vineyard parcels in the Avize area. The winery has progressively refined cuvées sourced from prized Chardonnay parcels and small Pinot parcels in the surrounding area.
Production philosophy
Strong focus on terroir and low‑intervention viticulture: biodynamic management of the vineyards, winemaking with indigenous yeasts and practices designed to express the character of the originating crus. In the winery, too, a natural approach and respect for the vineyard are prioritised.
Terroir and vineyards
Primarily from the Côte des Blancs, with some small Pinot parcels in the Montagne de Reims and parcels in the Côte des Bar for certain cuvées.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Meunier
- Hectares
- 9.0
What makes it distinctive
- Located in Avize, in the Côte des Blancs.
- Pronounced presence of Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards.
- Demeter-certified biodynamic practices for many productions.
- Notable cuvées: Racines de Trois, Les Bauves, Les Regards d'Avize, Haute Volée.
- Small, artisanal production with a focus on low-intervention cellar techniques.