Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize 2015
Champagne
Effervescent
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95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
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96/100
Robert Parker
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95/100
Vinous
This cuvée has been produced since 2009, from two parcels of old vines on the estate, exclusively from the Avize terroir. It delivers a racy wine, distinguished by its chalky, delicate style and refined white fruit aromas. A great wine to accompany a great dish, such as roast lobster!
Features
Estate
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier
Cuvée
Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize
Vintage
2015
Designation
Champagne Grand Cru
Region
Champagne
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, sur 2 parcelles isolées d'Avize, lieux-dits "Chemin de Plivot" et "Chemin de Flavigny"
Terroirs
On Avize, very poor chalky soil
Viticulture
Biodynamically cultivated vines that respect the terroir: ploughing to encourage deep rooting and preserve soil life, naturally measured yields.
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gentle pressing, juices lightly settled then poured directly into barrels. Natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in Stockinger barrels and foudres.
Breeding
1st year on natural lees without filtration or fining. Racking. Second fermentation and aging on laths for at least another 5 years. Each bottle is hand-disgorged 6 months before release.
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Refined bubbles
Nose
Complex and floral
Mouth
Delicate and chalky with a saline finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Delightful with a seafood platter, Parmesan cheese or aged Cantal cheese...
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier
Champagne
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, accompanied by their son Arthur, have been cultivating 16 hectares biodynamically for over twenty years. Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level. The range is remarkably well maintained and reasonably priced. Among the estate's legendary cuvées, vieille vigne du levant is unquestionably a benchmark for the Côte des Blancs. The style boasts creamy textures in which balance is a central value. In this discreet elegance, we often find the finest the Côte des Blancs has to offer. A sought-after address.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 96/100 (Vintage 2014) (Extraordinary wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2023) 95/100 Favorite (Vintage 2014)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Although his family hails from Cramant, Pierre Larmandier has settled in Vertus, where he vinifies parcels spread across the Côte des Blancs grands crus, in Cramant (sumptuous cuvée Vieilles Vignes du Levant), Chouilly, Oger and Avize. The result is a magnificent Les Chemins d'Avize since 2009. Stainless steel, and to a lesser extent barrels, have given way to oak foudres in which vinification takes place without yeasting. The range emphasizes sustained work in the vineyard and the use of biodynamic treatments. We salute the frankness, intensity of taste and powerful flavors of this range, which may or may not be dosed.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated (guide 2021) 95/100 (Vintage 2014)
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