A house with a longstanding tradition in Champagne, the Larmandier and Bernier Families have been involved in the Champagne vineyards since the French Revolution. We can trace back as early as the 18th century, the Larmandiers moreover participated in the rise of Côte des blancs with the fame of their Cramant Blanc de blancs Nature.
The house was officially started as Champagne Larmandier-Bernier upon the marriage of Philippe Larmandier and Elisabeth Bernier in 1971. Larmandier-Bernier has fifteen hectares under vine including the Cote des Blancs Grand Cru under vine, including the Grand Cru villages Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Avize, as well as the premier cru village of Vertus. The vineyards are mostly planted to Chardonnay with less than 20% planted to Pinot Noir.
The new wines were really outstanding across the board. I loved the NV Larmandier-Bernier ‘Longitude’ (OB, 93) which is 100% Premier Cru Chardonnay that is both elegant and seamless. Learn more about this great house at https://larmandier.fr/en/our-domain/ and here are my reviews of the beautiful new wines by Larmandier-Bernier.
NV Larmandier-Bernier ‘Latitude’ Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut- The NV Larmandier-Bernier ‘Latitude’ Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut offers baking spice dusted green apple aromatics with lemon rind, and roasted almonds that all meld in the glass. Soft, wonderfully salty and refined, with a generous mousse, this is already drinking beautifully now. Drink 2023-2031- 92
NV Larmandier-Bernier ‘Longitude’ Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut- Sourced from Premier Cru Vineyards, the ‘Longitude’ has a refined nose of ginger and bergamot notes that combine wth Bartlett pear, lime zest and suggestions of pie crust. The palate has a silky mousse and refined effervescence. Seamless through the drinking experience this would pair marvelously with fresh nigiri. Drink 2023-2033- 93