Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemin D'avize Grand Cru Larmandier Bernier, 2016

Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemins d’Avize 2016 is a precise, terroir-driven Grand Cru Champagne from one of the Côte des Blancs’ most respected growers. Crafted from Chardonnay grown in Avize, it showcases the village’s signature tension, chalky minerality, and elegant depth, making it a standout expression of site rather than technique.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a bright, pale golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is refined and complex, offering notes of citrus zest, white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, brioche, and a striking chalky salinity that reflects its Avize origins. On the palate, it is focused and layered, combining crisp acidity with creamy texture, subtle toast, and a long mineral finish. The 2016 vintage should have excellent aging potential, with the structure to develop additional nuance over time while maintaining freshness and precision.

Production
Les Chemins d’Avize comes from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in Avize, a village known for its chalk-rich soils and cool, east-facing exposures that favor tension and finesse. Larmandier-Bernier is known for low-intervention farming, hand-harvesting, and vinification that aims to preserve the clarity of the terroir. The wine is typically crafted with careful cellar work and extended lees aging to build texture and complexity without losing purity.

Food & Serving
This Champagne pairs beautifully with oysters, scallops, sashimi, roasted chicken, or creamy goat cheese, as well as fine seafood dishes where its minerality can shine. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider brief decanting only if you want to soften its youthful intensity, though it is usually best enjoyed directly from the bottle.

Producer
Larmandier-Bernier is a highly regarded grower-producer based in the Côte des Blancs, with deep family roots in Champagne and a strong reputation for terroir-focused wines. The estate has become a benchmark for biodynamic and organic-minded farming in the region, especially for Chardonnay from Grand Cru villages. Its wines are widely admired for purity, precision, and a distinctive sense of place.

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