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Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014
Larmandier-Bernier Champagne - Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier - Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014

Champagne Grand Cru|Sparkling wine|Organic
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5/5 (2 customers)

95/100

Bettane & Desseauve

95/100

Robert Parker

92/100

RVF

18,5/20

Jancis Robinson

complex
wine-like
purity

"Powerful and full-bodied, this gourmet Champagne is an iconic cuvée."

“Disgorged in March 2023, the new 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant unfolds in the glass with aromas of crisp stone fruit, freshly baked bread, white flowers, buttery pastries, and light honey. Full-bodied, opulent, and finely crafted, with a soft fruit core, lively acidity, and a penetrating, electric finish, this is a tremendous success!” (Robert Parker)

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Estate

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Vintage

Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Vintage

2014

Designation

Champagne Grand Cru

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Old vines in Cramant with a southeast-facing slope, benefiting from exceptional terroir and exposure

Viticulture

Certified Biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Grapes gently pressed; juices lightly settled; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations carried out in Stockinger barrels and casks using native yeasts

Livestock Farming

Aged on its natural lees for nearly a year, followed by a second fermentation and aging in the cellar, on racks, for 7 to 8 years

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

2 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Golden yellow color

Nose

Deep and complex, with toasty and vanilla notes, along with hints of candied lemon, cream, and cashews

Palate

Silky and creamy, full-bodied, with a chalky texture, great purity, and a savory, salty, and refined finish.

Serve

At 8-10°C

Guard

2 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy on its own before a meal, or pair it with fine fish in sauce (such as beurre blanc), veal blanquette, or poultry with morels...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, along with their son Arthur, have been farming 16 hectares using biodynamic methods for over twenty years. Few wineries, across all regions, can boast such consistency at this high level. The lineup is remarkably well-crafted and offered at reasonable prices. Among the estate’s legendary wines, “Vieille Vigne du Levant” is undeniably a benchmark for the Côte des Blancs. The style features creamy textures where balance is paramount. Within this understated elegance, one often finds the very best the Côte des Blancs has to offer. A highly sought-after destination.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

About the wine:

Disgorged in March 2023, the new 2014 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant unfolds in the glass with aromas of crisp stone fruit, freshly baked bread, white flowers, buttery pastries, and light honey. Full-bodied, opulent, and finely crafted, with a soft fruit core, lively acidity, and a penetrating, electric finish, it is a tremendous success.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

Rated Estate (2026 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Although his family is originally from Cramant, Pierre Larmandier has settled in Vertus and produces wine from plots 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 tanks and barrels have given way to oak casks, in which the winemaking process takes place without the addition of yeast. The lineup showcases the result of sustained effort in the vineyard (certified biodynamic farming).
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2024 guide) 18,5/20

About the wine:

It’s an almost indescribable wine. It’s rich, smoky, full-bodied, and powerful—yet it’s none of those things. There are notes of fruit, spices, and stone, but you couldn’t distinguish them even if you tried. It is utterly complete. Without beginning, without end. It has a heartbeat, a drumbeat, a rhythm that feels like a pulse. It’s a wine that compels you to search for words, then to give up, and simply breathe it in.

Customer Rating

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5/5

based on 2 reviews

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Review by Mr. BERNARD C. Published on January 2, 2025

Remarkable—one of the best champagnes we've ever tasted...

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Review and comment by Mr. STEPHANE L. Posted on March 27, 2024

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