Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Long, dry and virile with a refined finish.

Larmandier-Bernier’s Latitude is a 100% Côte des Blancs Chardonnay from vineyards on the southern side of Vertus. These are vineyards on roughly the same latitude and the name also hints at the breadth of texture that the wines from these sites (having more clay in the soil) tend to offer up. In the cellar Larmandier uses mostly large format casks (almost all the wood now comes from Stockinger in Austria) and less and less steel tanks. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place without inoculation, and there is no fining or filtration. Bottle maturation takes place in the underground cellars over a period of more than two years, and each bottle is disgorged manually, six months before being released and dosed at low, Extra Brut levels.
Once dissipated, the creamy white mousse leaves behind a pale straw coloured base that has a glimmer of gold to the edges. Nibble and exceptionally fine bubbles rising to the surface. On the nose, aromas of pear intermingle with citrus, yeast lees, light baked bread and hints of sherbet. Long, dry and virile, the refreshing palate consists of baked pear, citrus and yeast lees characters over subtle oily toast nuances and faint remnants of biscuit and cashew. The finish is very dry with crisp, mouth watering acidity and a long refined aftertaste.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews….
The NV (2022) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is stellar in this range. Broad and ample, the Latitude is so impressive. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, mint and chalk are dialed up. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the wine's sheer palate presence. There's gorgeous density and character here. This release is based on 2022, with the addition of 40% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year.
94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Based on 2022, the NV Champagne Latitude is 100% Chardonnay from deeper soils and incorporates one-third perpetual reserve wine. Bright medium yellow in color, it is initially a little shy on the nose, with lemon and orange rind, fresh yellow apple, pineapple, pastry, and salty earth. Full-bodied, it really comes alive on the palate, with generous fruit and depth balanced by good tension and a fleshy, chalky texture through the finish. It is drinking well now but has plenty of room to age. It was disgorged in November 2025 and finished with 2 grams per liter dosage.
93 points
Audrey Frick - JebDunnuck.com

This Blanc de Blancs champagne is anything but flashy and it might take a moment switch onto its wavelength. However, it has excellent depth and finely etched contours on the medium-bodied palate, the Amalfi-lemon character building as it aerates in the glass. Beautiful balance at the very long, rather rich but very dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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