Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Longitude [2020 base], NV

Name: Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Longitude [2020 base], NV
Brand: Larmandier-Bernier
SKU: NYC-POL-`FLB173`-041124-4
Price: 92.99 USD
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Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France

by Larmandier-Bernier

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The story of the Larmandier-Bernier estate goes back centuries, but things only really got interesting after the late 1980s, when Pierre Larmandier took over. He immediately moved towards sustainable (and eventually, biodynamic) viticulture and indigenous fermentation, putting this estate well ahead of the current set of like-minded grower-producers.

Now Larmandier-Bernier is, according writer Peter Liem, "one of the finest producers in the Côte des Blancs", garnering rave reviews not just from Liem but other top critics like Vinous' Antonio Galloni.

The wines are unified stylistically, with chalky cores and delicate, lifted citrus and floral notes that seem drawn in pastel. But there are also strong differences, a testament to the distinct personalities within the Côtes des Blancs.

Professional Reviews

Antonio Galloni

AG 94

"The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru is a powerful, ample wine. The Longitude builds beautifully in the glass, creamy and textured, with tons of resonance. Pear, white pepper, dried flowers, mint and chalk are all delineated in a Champagne that blends power and tension. This is all class. Dosage is 3 grams per liter." -Vinous

Robert Parker

RP 92

"Based on the 2020 vintage and disgorged in November 2022, the new release of Larmandier's NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Longitude wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet citrus fruit, fresh pastry, green apple and flowers. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, its satiny attack segues into a racy, broad-shouldered mid-palate, concluding with a chalky finish." -Robert Parker

Wine Spectator

WS 92

"Hints of lime blossom and pink grapefruit sorbet are a citrusy thread through this sleek, finely knit Champagne. It's racy and lightly spiced, with flavors of yellow plum and chalky mineral set on the delicate mousse."

What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...

VINEYARD
Chardonnay from vineyards on the same "longitudinal" plane from the Northern part of Vertus (1er Cru) and moving north to terroirs rated Grand Cru in Cramant, Avize and Oger. These terroirs have classic chalky, limeston subsoil and little topsoil.
SOIL
Chalk and limestone
VITICULTURE
The vineyards are farmed biodynamically and all grapes are hand harvested
VINIFICATION
40% reserve wines from a perpetual cuvee started in 2004, 60% base wine spends 11 months on the less in oak.
AGING
Bottled late July, aged at least 30 months sur lattes. 4 gr/l dosage.

Details

Grape Variety

Chardonnay
Vintage

NV
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Biodynamic
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Light Bodied

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