Champagne LARMANDIER-BERNIER
Longitude 1er cru - Blanc de blancs
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
Cuvée 100% chardonnay.
The cuvée “Longitude 1er cru - Blanc de blancs” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2024): 91/100 “Longitude expresses itself with great exotic richness, its frankness is excessive.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2024): 93/100 “The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru impresses with its elegance and finesse. Chalk, mint, white flowers and green apple are all beautifully delineated and light on its feet, the Longitude is impressive. It exudes the sort of nuance that only emerges over time."
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2023-2030
- Potential alcohol :
- 12.5%
- Organic certification :
- 2003
From the same producer
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
Cuvée 100% chardonnay.
Lattitude Blanc de blancs” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2019): 91/100 “Very nice saline élan with a pulpy sensation.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2024): 91/100 “The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is bright, punchy and full of character. Quite floral in this release, the Latitude is all energy. White flowers, pear, mint, white pepper and chalk all race across the palate. This release is a blend of 60% 2021 and 40% reserve wines from a perpetual blend that began in 2004. This is all class."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2028
- Potential alcohol:
- 12.5%
- Organic certification:
- 2003
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
The cuvée “Terre de Vertus 1er cru Non Dosé - Blanc de blancs 2017” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 91/100 “Terre de Vertus 2017 shows itself to be more convincing, with that friendliness and creaminess that communicate a real ease of taste.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2024): 93/100 “The 2017 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is creamy, open-knit and quite seductive. Readers will find a generous, sensual Champagne with plenty of early appeal. Vinification and aging in oak softens the contours. Dried pear, crushed flowers, mint and chamomile build beautifully over time. This is a fine effortin a very challenging year."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2003
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2003
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
The cuvée “Terre de Vertus 1er cru Non Dosé - Blanc de blancs 2015” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2020): 94/100 “High maturity of fruit propels a remarkably powerful bouquet (exotic fruits, brioche, butter...) and voluptuous flesh. Fortunately, it is carried by a beautiful, invigorating dynamism.”
Vinous (Antonio Galloni - November 2021): 92/100 "The 2015 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is a brillant wine that combines textural richness and energy. The aromatics are a bit muted today, but that should not be an issue in a few months. All the 2015 needs is time. The Terre de Vertus is a blend of parcels in the Barillers and Faucherests lieux-dits. As always, the Terre de Vertus is vinified in neutral oak of various sizes."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2029
- Organic certification:
- 2003
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
The cuvée “Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand cru - Blanc de blancs 2014” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 92/100 “Vieille Vigne du Levant is full-bodied, but the aromatic register seems a little evolved to us, which is surprising. The nose reveals notes of diacetyl, brioche, date and dried fruit.”
Vinous (Antonio Galloni - March 2024): 94/100 "The 2018 Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs is an understated wine, as so many Champagned are in 2018. This is an especially brisk, floral style of Blanc de Noirs, the result of a choice of villages (Avenay-Val-d'Or, Mareuil, Mailly, Vertus? Ecueil), The decision to partially block the malolactic fermentation and dosage that is on the low side. Grapefruit, white flowers, mint, chalk and dried herbs are finely cut."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2003
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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamic wines. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs.
The elegance and consistency of Larmandier-Bernier champagnes is praised by Bettane & Desseauve: “Few wineries in any region can boast such consistency at this high level”.
Created in 2009, the cuvée Les Chemins d'Avize, 100% chardonnay, comes from a parcel selection of their terroirs grand cru of Avize.
Estate rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France's annual guide.
Les Chemins d'Avize Grand cru - Blanc de blancs 2016” in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (Guide 2025): 94/100 Coup de ♥ “Les Chemins d'Avize shows the depth of this terroir, the wine retains the tension and length we have a right to expect.”
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2024): 94/100 “The 2016 Extra Brut Les Chemins d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a very pretty, exotic Champagne. White flowers, mint, chalk, white pepper and crushed rocks are finely sculpted. Low dosage of 2 grams per liter adds notable tension and verve throughout This savory, super-excessive Champagne will be a fine companion at the dinner table."More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2003