Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Longitude 1er Cru Extra-brut

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 in November 2022, the new version of Larmandier's NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Longitude opens with aromas of sweet citrus, fresh pastry, green apple and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, its satiny attack evolves into a racy, broad mid-palate, concluding with a chalky finish.

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:

More peppy, less lemony than Latitude. It's also deeper, with a more precise accent - cello timbre and walnut. Silky with walnut-skin bitterness. Nice vibrato finish. Long and true.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru is a powerful, full-bodied wine. Longitude builds beautifully in the glass, creamy and textured, with plenty of resonance. Pear, white pepper, dried flowers, mint and chalk are all present in this champagne that combines power and tension. This is class. Dosage is 3 grams per liter.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

The pale straw-colored NV Longitude champagne takes its name from the fact that the vineyards form a line close to the 4th meridian, from north to south of the villages above Vertus. The wine is more direct, with mineral notes of lime blossom, fresh flowers and wet stone. The palate is medium-bodied, with a chalky texture, a more linear feel and dynamic acidity, as well as a lively, peppery mousse with zest. The oak is very well balanced and really disappears into the profile, with a long, clean finish. It will do well to age for another year.