Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne Extra Brut 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs ‘Longitude’ NV

£71.00 (75cl)

Only 5 left in stock

SKU: CPLB02NVB

About the wine

Country	France
Region	Champagne
Wine type	Sparkling
Style	Dry
Grape	Chardonnay
Alcohol	12.5%
Bottle size	75cl
Other information	Organic, Vegan

Description

Sourced from a line of villages on the same meridian: Vertus, Oger, Avize and Cramant, the Longitude cuvée (previously called Blanc de Blancs) alludes to the wines great length of flavour, as well as the very pure, frank and mineral style of these great terroirs, where the chalk is very close to the surface. Aged for more than 2 years before disgorgement, as well as for 6 months post disgorgement.

Tasting note

Superbly fresh and mineral. Perfect as an aperitif, its straightness and its mineral character will whet your appetite. Its ready to drink now, but may also be laid down for a few years.

About the producer

Averaging 33 years of age, Larmandier-Bernier’s 15 hectares of vineyards lie on the spectacular terroirs of the Côte des Blancs: Vertus, a 1er cru village, as well as the Grand Crus Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Avize. According to Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, “the creation of a great Champagne, like the creation of any great wine, begins in the vineyard.” This philosophy is why they manage their vineyards biodynamically, harvesting their grapes manually at optimal ripeness to produce extraordinary expressions of each terroir.

Fermentations using natural yeasts in a mixture of stainless steel vats, wooden casks and barrels, together with long, slow ageing at either Brut Nature (0g/l) or Extra Brut (2-5g/l) allows for the clearest of expressions.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate (robertparker.com):

Delivering aromas of citrus pith, pastry cream, crisp orchard fruit and freshly baked bread, the latest rendition of Larmandier-Bernier's NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru. Longitude is medium to full-bodied, chalky and incisive, with a rich core of fruit, racy acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse. Concluding with a long, saline finish, it's more chiseled than its Latitude counterpart and represents an appreciable step up. It's based on the 2019 vintage and was disgorged early this year. (William Kelley) Points: 93. Issue Date: August 2022

Decanter Magazine (decanter.com):

Lovely classy green-gold colour shouts Chardonnay. Minerals, chalk, a hint of spices, and fine, fine tension in the mouth. Moreish and complete, a fine long wine. SF: Lively and energetic. The palate is spicy and firm with a soft white pepper backdrop. An accessible and ripe style, fresh and poised at the same time. TH: Slightly closed nose with grapefruit. Pretty high-pitched lemon pith notes coming through. It's a little uncompromising and hard for general champagne drinkers maybe, but this is a winner for those who like it honed, dry and persistent. Blind tasted by Michael Edwards, Simon Field MW & Tim Hall Points: 95. Date Tasted: 01/03/2017