In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white peach, chalk, white flowers
Palate: fine mineral drive, saline cut, creamy texture, dry finish
A biodynamic Premier Cru Vertus extra-brut Blanc de Blancs from the southern Cote des Blancs: lemon and white peach over chalk and white flowers, with fine mineral drive and a saline, dry finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Saline mineral drive meets the brine of oysters. -
Sole meuniere
Lemon and chalk frame delicate white fish. -
Goat cheese
Minerality balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Latitude is Larmandier-Bernier's non-vintage extra-brut Blanc de Blancs from the warmer, southern Vertus parcels, farmed biodynamically and Demeter-certified.
- 2004 — Latitude established as a southern-Vertus non-vintage Blanc de Blancs
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Larmandier-Bernier
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Part oak; extra-brut; biodynamic Premier Cru Vertus southern Cote des Blancs
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
- First vintage
- 2004
Scores
- Decanter 91
Frequently asked about Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs
What does Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white peach, chalk, white flowers. On the palate, fine mineral drive, saline cut, creamy texture, dry finish. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A biodynamic Premier Cru Vertus extra-brut Blanc de Blancs from the southern Cote des Blancs: lemon and white peach over chalk and white flowers, with fine mineral drive and a saline, dry finish.
When should I drink Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Saline mineral drive meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.