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Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne Extra Brut Grand Brut Vieille Vigne du Levant, 2014

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Larmandier-Bernier
$199.99
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Larmandier-Bernier’s Champagne Extra Brut “Vieille Vigne du Levant” 2014 is a profound and complex Blanc de Blancs crafted from old-vine Chardonnay in the Grand Cru village of Cramant on the Côte des Blancs. These venerable vines, averaging over 80 years in age, draw deeply into the chalk-rich soils, imparting an intense minerality and richness to the wine. Made with a minimalist approach and vinified in large oak casks, “Vieille Vigne du Levant” captures the essence of the 2014 vintage with a deep, terroir-driven character. The Extra Brut dosage allows the full expression of the old vines and terroir.

On the nose, this cuvée opens with layered aromas of lemon curd, ripe pear, and white flowers, complemented by hints of hazelnut, brioche, and a distinct chalky minerality. The palate is broad and structured, showcasing flavors of citrus zest, yellow apple, and toasted almond, with a creamy, fine mousse that enhances its depth. The Extra Brut finish emphasizes the wine’s purity and mineral intensity, leaving a long, complex finish with notes of saline and subtle spice.

An ideal pairing for rich seafood dishes like lobster, turbot, or scallops in butter, as well as roasted poultry and aged cheeses, “Vieille Vigne du Levant” is a remarkable Champagne with the structure to age beautifully. The 2014 vintage imbues it with an elegant balance of concentration and freshness, making this cuvée a standout choice for serious Champagne enthusiasts seeking depth, complexity, and longevity.

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Robert Parker

95 points

"The newly released 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant unwinds in the glass with aromas of crisp stone fruit, freshly baked bread, white flowers, buttery pastry and clear honey. Full-bodied, pillowy and chiseled, with a sweet core of fruit, tangy acids and a penetrating, electric finish, it's a terrific success." —Robert Parker

More about Larmandier-Bernier

A grower Champagne house in Vertus since 1971, farming organically from 1992 and biodynamically from 1999. These are chalk-driven, pure, minimal-dosage Champagnes—the opposite of commercial sparkle. Fifteen hectares, separate vinification for each cru, total integrity.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    Champagne , 2014

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Biodynamic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VineyardLocated in the Grand Cru of Cramant, these Chardonnay vines are 50-70+ years in age and are (uniquely) located on the east-facing side of the Cramant hill. “Levant” references the sun rising (lever) in the east.SoilChalk and limestoneViticultureThe vineyards are farmed biodynamically and all grapes are hand harvestedVinificationFermented using natural yeasts in a combination of 60% used barriques and 40% used foudres and left on the lees during the winter. Bottled unfined and unflitered, dosage is 2 grams/liter.AgingKept in the cool cellars between 36-48 months, hand disgorged and aged an additional 6 months prior to release. Disgorged by hand

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters, white fish, lobster, seafood pasta

Tasting Profile

Citrus, stone fruit, and minerality with fine bubbles from age. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a dry finish.

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