Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne Du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut Larmandier Bernier, 2016

Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2016 is a powerful yet finely etched Champagne from one of the Côte des Blancs’ most respected growers. Sourced from old-vine Chardonnay on a prized east-facing Grand Cru site, it combines tension, depth, and remarkable precision in a style that has made Larmandier-Bernier a benchmark for terroir-driven Champagne.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright pale gold color with a very fine, persistent mousse. The nose is elegant and layered, with aromas of citrus peel, white flowers, chalk, toasted nuts, and subtle brioche, unfolding with air to reveal more saline and mineral nuance. The palate is concentrated and vibrant, with ripe orchard fruit, lemon zest, crushed stone, and a long, chalky finish. The extra brut dosage keeps the wine linear and focused, while the old-vine fruit adds texture and depth. This is a Champagne with excellent aging potential and should continue to gain complexity over the next several years.

Production
Vieille Vigne du Levant comes from an east-facing Grand Cru vineyard in Cramant, one of the most esteemed terroirs in the Côte des Blancs. The old Chardonnay vines benefit from chalk-rich soils and a site that captures the morning sun, helping achieve ripeness while preserving freshness. Larmandier-Bernier works with organic and biodynamic principles, harvesting by hand and vinifying with minimal intervention to let the vineyard speak clearly in the finished wine.

Food & Serving
This Champagne is well suited to fine seafood such as oysters, scallops, lobster, or delicate white fish, as well as poultry in creamy sauces and aged hard cheeses. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider a brief decant only if you want to open up its more mineral and savory layers, though it is not strictly necessary.

Producer
Larmandier-Bernier is a highly regarded grower Champagne house based in Vertus, with deep family roots in the region dating back generations. Today it is known for producing some of the Côte des Blancs’ most expressive Chardonnay-based Champagnes, admired for their purity, site transparency, and biodynamic approach. The estate has earned a strong reputation among Champagne lovers for crafting wines of both finesse and serious aging depth.

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