In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
    Saline mineral drive meets the brine of oysters.
  • Sole meuniere
    Lemon and chalk frame delicate white fish.
  • Goat cheese
    Minerality balances fresh cheese.

History

Latitude is Larmandier-Bernier's non-vintage extra-brut Blanc de Blancs from the warmer, southern Vertus parcels, farmed biodynamically and Demeter-certified.

  1. 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

Tags

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