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Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Vielle Vignes de Levant Grand Cru 2014
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceBoth the Larmandier and Bernier families have had a long history in the Champagne region dating back to the French Revolution. Pierre took over the direction of the family estate in 1988, moving the family’s vineyards to organics by 1992, and then into biodynamics by 1999. Brothers George and Arthur are now steering the ship. This old vine single parcel BdB is sourced entirely from the GC Cramant, native fermented in large Stockinger casks and vats, with full MLF. After 1 year on lees, this moves to bottle without fining or filtration, and remains there up to 8 years prior to disgorge with 2 g/L. Oxidatively styled, with baked green apple, licks of liquorice, and deep layers of chalk, laced with a brace of lemon pith and peel. There is a persistent doughy, nutty finish thanks to the ample autolysis. A richer, rawer style.Tasted: 12 September 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
