Larmandier Bernier
Larmandier-Bernier
Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend 2011
What a beautiful nose. It's a "hamburger" where chalk and baked apples act as buns; honey, old bread, mushrooms and wet earth act as a filling. All that topped with iodine from the nearest sea. Deliciously mineral and sharp. Long aftertaste of lemon sorbet, wet cellar and sea breeze. Sophisticated, delicate and nuanced.
Tasted on 2023-07-06 — 4 months ago
Waris-Larmandier
Particules Crayeuses Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay
Crisp apple cider and chalky minerals on the nose. Light on the palate, tart green apple and lemon citrus, chalky minerals linger. Farewell 41! — 5 months ago
Larmandier-Bernier
Terre de Vertus Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Champagne 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016
The 2016 Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Terre de Vertus 1er Cru is fabulous. Comprised of 100% Chardonnay from two mid-slope parcels in Vertus, it is perfumed and exotic, with striking aromatics. This cuvée straddles the line between still and sparkling wine. Lime, mint, white pepper and chalk lend tons of high-toned character. The 2016 is really quite compelling. Bottled with no dosage. Disgorged: November 1, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
— 11 days ago
Larmandier-Bernier
Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Brut Champagne Chardonnay 2013
Popped and poured to celebrate my nephew’s 10th birthday. The 2013 Larmandier-Bernier “Terre de Vertus” pours a light straw color with medium- viscosity and a persistent moose. On the nose, intense aromas of tropical fruit: passion, fruit, lychee, along with lemons and brioche. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+, bordering high acidity. The texture gives off an oily character. Confirming the notes on the nose with some significant chalky minerals on the long finish. A delicious BdB and should drink very well for many years to come; likely through 2030. This bottle was disgorged in October of 2019 — 5 months ago
Larmandier-Bernier
Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut Champagne
Darker salmon coloration. On the nose, strawberry, apple and pear. On the palate, tight bubbles, and the palate seems to mirror the nose. The finish is extraordinarily long and pleasant with the strawberry, apple, pear and minerality. Very crisp. — a month ago
Larmandier-Bernier
Latitude Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Oyster liquor, sea water, yeast, bright acidity. — a month ago
Larmandier-Bernier
Longitude 1er Cru Champagne Blend
Classic expression of this bottling. Linear, powerful, finesse and detailed. — 4 months ago
Guy Larmandier
Cramant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay
A riot of yellow fruit and pressed flowers. Love. — 7 months ago
Delectable Wine
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The 2015 Extra Brut Les Chemins d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a broad, ample Champagne that reflects both vinification in wood and time on the lees. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers, chamomile, sage and spice build in the glass. Powerful and resonant, with no hard edges, the 2015 is terrific. It's also a throwback to the style of the time, and one I must say I like a lot. This is a fine effort for the year. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 1, 2022. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2023)
— 11 days ago