Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Latitude Extra-brut Blanc de Blancs

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the wine:

Based on the 2020 vintage and disgorged this year with a dosage of three grams per liter, the latest NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude offers aromas of crunchy stone fruit, citrus oil, fresh herbs and warm bread, followed by a medium to full-bodied, bright and fleshy palate with a rich, generous profile. This cuvée, it will be recalled, takes its name from its provenance from parcels located at the same latitude, i.e. south of Vertus, which regularly offers a sunnier, rounder style.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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.

Jancis Robinson

About the wine:

The scent is so fresh! Peach, grapefruit and citrus from the hand of Buddha. Intensely fragrant, citric. Pure, singing like a soprano. Tiny bubbles dance the white pepper ardor to the slightly smoky finish. It really does seem to float.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is brilliant and beautifully concentrated. Latitude contains 40% perpetual reserve wine from 2004. It's usually a little more approachable when released, but this year's version clearly needs time to soften. Today, citrus, floral and mineral notes abound on the steely finish. Dosage is 3 grams per liter.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

Coming more from the south of Vertus, where pinot noir and chardonnay were previously found, NV Latitude champagne is based on the 2020 vintage with 40% reserve wine, from the perpetual reserve that began in 2004. It has a pale silvery straw hue and opens with aromas of lemon curd, honeysuckle, a touch of fresh brioche and ripe fresh pear. Medium to full-bodied, it has a round, fluffy mousse and an inviting mouthfeel, with long, ripe fruit on the palate. It has a custardy texture and is already very appealing. Drink between 2023 and 2037. 3 grams per liter dosage.