A.O.C. Champagne, France - 100% biodynamic Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Vertus, Oger, Avize, Cramant, and one premier cru Chouilly in the Côte des Blancs, which form a line near the 4th meridian. "Longitude" also alludes to the length and the pure, straightforward, and mineral style of these great terroirs. Base vintage 2021 (60%) and blended with a perpetual reserve component. Disgorgement date: September 23, 2024. Recommended by The Sommelier.
Larmandier-Bernier Extra Brut Premier Cru
For this cuvée, the grapes were harvested by hand in 2009 and blended with 40% of reserve wines made in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004.
Vinification and maturation
The natural alcoholic fermentation (natural yeasts) and the malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously in our casks, our wooden vats and our stainless-steel tanks. The wines are left on their natural lees for nearly a year and undergo gentle bâtonnages, but no filtering or fining. The blending and the bottling are carried out in July. The bottles are then taken down into the coolness of our cellars, where the second fermentation and the maturation 'on laths' quietly take place over a period of more than 2 years. Each bottle is disgorged manually 6 months before being marketed. The dosage is 4 grams per litre (extra-brut!).
Tasting notes
Very broad and rich compared with the other wines in this line-up of growers' champagnes. Quite incredible to think that this is an Extra Brut in view of the richness on the palate. Clean, refreshing, fabulous! Very long.
