Larmandier-Bernier - Blanc-de-Blancs 1er Cru Extra-brut
Ratings: Robert Parker 92/100, RVF 16/20, Gault Millau 16/20, Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20, Jancis Robinson 18/20
“Welcome to the velvety, creamy world of great Chardonnays. The nose reveals hints of white almond and elderflower, while the palate offers a soft, creamy texture, with minerality in the background.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
beautiful straw-colored dress
Nose
powerful and exuberant, bursting with a profusion of jammy white and yellow fruits
Palate
Very delicate, exceptionally pure and natural, a perfect example of a “natural” champagne, yet crafted with consummate skill. A marvel of elegance
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairings
A déguster à l'apéritif ou sur les entrées à base de poisson...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
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 cultivating 16 hectares using biodynamic methods for over twenty years. Few wineries, across all regions, can boast such consistency at this high level. The range is remarkably well-crafted and offered at reasonable prices. Among the estate’s legendary vintages, the “Vieille Vigne du Levant” is unquestionably a benchmark of the Côte des Blancs. The style features creamy textures where balance is a central focus. In this understated elegance, one often finds the very best the Côte des Blancs has to offer. A highly sought-after destination.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 hails 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 is a magnificent Les Chemins d'Avize, produced since 2009. Stainless steel and barrels have given way to oak casks, in which vinification takes place without the addition of yeast. The range showcases the dedicated work in the vineyard (certified biodynamic).
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 16 reviews
Review by Mr. REMI M. Published on April 22, 2013
A very good champagne—clean, full-bodied, and with lovely buttery aromas.
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE E. Published on May 24, 2022
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Review by Mr. BERNARD V. Published on July 19, 2021
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Review by Mr. JEAN H. Posted on March 10, 2020
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Review by Mr. ANTON Z. Published on January 9, 2015
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Review by Mr. JEAN CHARLES M. Posted on March 31, 2014
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