Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Champagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs ‘Latitude’ NV

£61.50 (75cl)

In stock

SKU: CPLB01NVB

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

Composed exclusively of Chardonnays originating from the same latitude south of Vertus. Aged for 2 years before disgorgement, as well as for 6 months post disgorgement. The original name Tradition was replaced by Latitude, since it seemed a better description of this particular cuvée, with its fully round, rich, charming style.

Tasting note

Harmony and roundness.Charming at any time of day (or night), its harmonious and fully round character will delight any palate. Ready to drink now, but you can also keep it for 2 or 3 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.

Jancis Robinson (Purple Pages jancisrobinson.com):

Lovely lemon freshness at first but also a light yeasty note. Fine, lively mousse, really crisp and tight with a long citrus finish. Points: 17 . Date Tasted: 17/07/2017

Robert Parker Wine Advocate (robertparker.com):

Based on the 2019 vintage and disgorged this spring with three grams per liter dosage, the latest rendition of the NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude offers up inviting aromas of sweet orchard fruit, fresh bread, citrus oil, white flowers and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's broad and pillowy, with a ripe, demonstrative profile and a saline finish. (William Kelley) Points: 90. Issue Date: August 2022

Jamie Goode (wineanorak.com):

Tight and concentrated with a fine herbal edge to the intense citrus fruit. This has a lovely sharp lemony core. Powerful, dry and precise. Points 93. Date Published: 15/05/2018