Larmandier-Bernier
Bernier Champagne Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on natural lees for almost a year; then secondary fermentation in cool cellars and maturation in bottle for over 2 years (at least two years after the second fermentation), with disgorgement about 9 months before release. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Longitude Premier Cru Extra Brut Larmandier-Bernier is a Blanc de Blancs that showcases the absolute precision of Chardonnay. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its minimal dosage, which enhances its pure character. On the nose, it offers aromas of sweet citrus and green apple, interwoven with fragrant hints of pastry and delicate flowers. The palate is fleshy and enveloping, with a silky entry that leads to a vibrant mineral tension. The tasting concludes with a profound chalky finish, making this glass perfect for enhancing refined appetisers.
Where it comes from
The origin of this cuvée lies in the vineyards of the Côte des Blancs, spread across the villages of Vertus, Oger, Avize and Cramant. This renowned area of Champagne is characterised by soils rich in exposed chalk, a decisive geological factor that imparts the wine with its unmistakable iodised note. The rows of vines follow the geographical alignment of the fourth meridian, directly inspiring the label's name. The interaction between Chardonnay and this unique terroir produces a lively and vertical wine, capable of expressing the saline matrix of its original winegrowing environment.
How it is produced
A rigorous artisanal approach is followed in the cellar. After gentle pressing, the musts undergo spontaneous fermentation thanks to indigenous yeasts in wooden barrels, resting on the natural lees for almost a year. Stylistic continuity is ensured by a carefully balanced blend that integrates the base wines with a historic perpetual reserve. The prise de mousse takes place in cool cellars, where the wine matures for over two years before manual disgorgement. A final ageing of nine months defines the character of the sparkling wine, which is offered without fining or filtration.
History and Curiosities
The name of the Longitude Premier Cru Extra Brut pays tribute to the crus of the Côte des Blancs located along the fourth meridian. This exquisite cuvée enhances the purity of Chardonnay by integrating 40% wines from a perpetual reserve started in 2004. Artisan dedication guides every stage of production, from bottling in July to meticulous manual disgorgement, followed by nine months of rest before release. The result is a highly prestigious Blanc de Blancs, awarded 92 points by Wine Advocate.
Awards
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93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
From the beginning of the 20th century, the Larmandiers made Champagnes which very quickly proved their fine qualities. Thus Jules Larmandier and then his son, Philippe Allyre, began to supply the great Parisian restaurants (la Tour d'Argent, Taillevent, Charlot Roi des Coquillages, …).
In 1971, Philippe Larmandier, the grandson of Jules, created with his wife, Elisabeth Bernier, who owned vineyards in Vertus, Larmandiers-Bernier Champagne. Upon the death of her husband in 1982, Elisabeth managed the family estate and developed the sales, particularly in Belgium and Switzerland. In 1988, Pierre, the son of Philippe and Elisabeth, who had just graduated from Nantes Business School, decided to return to the job "which flowed in his veins".
Pierre is striving to refine still further his work in the cellar in order to bring the grapes to the glass in the best possible way, by putting the originality of each terroir first.
In 2002, he bought about ten acres of vines in Vertus. Ten acres in Vertus is already exceptional, but what is perhaps unique in Champagne is the fact that these vines have never known any weed-killer, nor any processed household refuse. The soil is and always has been ploughed. The previous owner, who was taking retirement, knew that the vines would continue to be ploughed.
The estate was awarded one, and then two stars in the guide 'Classement des Meilleurs Vins de France'. Pierre Larmandier was selected by the 'Revue des Vins de France' as 'most promising figure for wine 2002' and 'winegrower of the year 2003' by Bernard Burtschy of GaultMillau. In 'The New France', Andrew Jefford considered that "few winegrowers in Champagne have such an impressive range of Champagnes". Read more
| Name | Larmandier Bernier Champagne Blanc de Blancs Longitude 1er Cru Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Larmandier-Bernier |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name of the Longitude Premier Cru Extra Brut pays tribute to the crus of the Côte des Blancs located along the fourth meridian. This exquisite cuvée enhances the purity of Chardonnay by integrating 40% wines from a perpetual reserve started in 2004. Artisan dedication guides every stage of production, from bottling in July to meticulous manual disgorgement, followed by nine months of rest before release. The result is a highly prestigious Blanc de Blancs, awarded 92 points by Wine Advocate. |
| Origin | Côte des Blancs (Vertus, Oger, Avize, Cramant), France |
| Soil composition | Outcropping gypsum |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Gentle pressing; musts are very lightly clarified. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels and vats (Stockinger), also using stainless steel. Aged on natural lees for almost a year with gentle bâtonnage; no fining or filtration. Blended with 40% reserve wines from a perpetual reserve (started in 2004) and bottled for the second fermentation in July; prise de mousse in cool cellars and bottle maturation for over 2 years. Disgorged by hand; dosage 2 g/L; disgorged about 9 months before release. |
| Aging | Aged on natural lees for almost a year; then secondary fermentation in cool cellars and maturation in bottle for over 2 years (at least two years after the second fermentation), with disgorgement about 9 months before release. |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |