Larmandier-Bernier - Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2009 (Magnum)
18/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
95/100
Robert Parker
"A great Champagne for aging"
The Vieilles Vignes du Levant 2009 presents itself very well, floating from the glass with aromas of lemon oil, orange, English walnut, drawn butter, and dried white flowers. On the palate, the wine is quite full-bodied, vinous and sapid, with a very fine mousse, excellent concentration and broad shoulders, supported by incisive but ripe acids and ending with a long, salty finish. As fans of Larmandier-Bernier know, this bottling comes from a plot of old vines—between 50 and 70 years old—in the Bourron du Levant locality in Cramant and matures for a year in large and small barrels before spending another seven or eight years on slats. It is generally the richest and most powerful wine in the cellar." (Wine Advocate - William Kelley)
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Eye
Golden yellow color
Nose
Toasted, vanilla with notes of candied lemon, cream, and cashew nuts
Mouth
Silky and creamy, chalky texture, great purity. Savory, salty, and refined finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2025-2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy on its own before a meal, or with fine fish in sauce (such as beurre blanc) and white meats (such as veal blanquette).
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Chalky purity elegantly dressed in a very subtle creaminess, with a delicious intensity on the palate.
About the estate:
Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, accompanied by their son Arthur, have been cultivating 16 hectares biodynamically for over twenty years. Few wine estates, across all regions, can boast such consistency at this high level. The range is remarkably well maintained and offered at reasonable prices. Among the estate's legendary vintages, Vieille Vigne du Levant is undoubtedly a benchmark for the Côte des Blancs. The style boasts creamy textures where balance is a central value. This discreet elegance often reveals the very best that the Côte des Blancs has to offer. A highly sought-after address.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About wine:
The Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant 2009 presents itself very well, floating from the glass with aromas of lemon oil, orange, English walnut, drawn butter, and dried white flowers. On the palate, the wine is quite full-bodied, vinous, and sapid, with a very fine mousse, excellent concentration, and broad shoulders, supported by incisive but ripe acids and ending with a long, salty finish. As fans of Larmandier-Bernier know, this bottling comes from a plot of old vines—between 50 and 70 years old—in the Bourron du Levant locality in Cramant and matures for a year in large and small barrels before spending another seven or eight years on slats. It is generally the richest and most powerful wine in the cellar.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 18/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
A magnificent harmony between a warm vintage and the sunny terroir of Cramant. Rare velvety texture, silky finish, energy of great distinction. A great champagne for aging.
About the estate:
Although his family is originally from Cramant, Pierre Larmandier settled in Vertus and vinifies parcels spread across the grands crus of the Côte des Blancs, in Cramant (the sumptuous Vieille Vigne du Levant cuvée), Chouilly, Oger, and Avize. The result has been a magnificent Les Chemins d'Avize since 2009. Stainless steel and barrels have given way to oak casks in which the wines are vinified without yeast. The range showcases the hard work carried out in the vineyard (certified biodynamic).
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