Larmandier-Bernier Longitude Blanc de Blancs

In the glass

Aroma: grapefruit, lemon pith, chalk, spice

Palate: minerals, fine tension, white-pepper backdrop, dry persistent finish

A biodynamic Cote des Blancs Blanc de Blancs: grapefruit and lemon pith over chalk and spice, with fine mineral tension, a soft white-pepper backdrop and a dry, persistent finish.

What it pairs with

• Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
  Mineral tension and chalk meet the brine of oysters.
• Sole meuniere
  Lemon-pith drive frames delicate white fish.
• Goat cheese
  Chalk and spice balance fresh cheese.

History

Longitude is Larmandier-Bernier's non-vintage Premier and Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Vertus and the Cote des Blancs, farmed biodynamically and Demeter-certified.

1. 2004 — Longitude established as the estate's Premier and Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs

Facts

Producer

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Grapes

Chardonnay (100%)

Classification

AOC Champagne

Oak

Part oak; biodynamic Premier Cru Vertus and Grand Cru Cote des Blancs

ABV

12.0%

Price

EUR 55 to 80 at retail

Drinking window

now to 10 from release

First vintage

2004

Scores

• Decanter 92

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