Champagne Larmandier-Bernier 'Longitude' Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut 1er Cru NV - Magnum
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Sparkling
NV
Champagne
Champagne
Chardonnay
Biodynamic
Decanter: 95 points
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Type of Champagne
Blanc de Blancs
Dosage
Extra brut (between 0 and 6 gr/l)
Tasting notes
Slightly more full-bodied than its counterpart Latitude, the 'Longitude' cuvée by Larmandier-Bernier is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne that marries depth with elegance. Though it shows a touch more evolution, it retains a precise, chiselled structure softened by refined edges. Sourced from chalk-rich terroirs in Vertus, and the Grands Crus of Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, and Oger, Longitude captures the tension and finesse typical of the Côte des Blancs. The wine offers layered notes of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle brioche, all wrapped in a mineral-driven frame and lifted by a fine mousse. True to its name, Longitude speaks to the linear purity of these terroirs—its “length” echoed in the wine’s remarkably persistent finish. Look closely, and you’ll even find the disgorgement date discreetly etched into the bottle—a detail that speaks volumes about the house’s commitment to transparency and precision.
More About The Winery
Larmandier-Bernier is a family grower estate with 18 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, spanning the Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Chouilly, Oger, Avize, and the Premier Cru of Vertus. Though the Larmandier and Bernier families trace their roots back to the French Revolution, the estate was officially founded in 1971, and since 1988 has been led by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier.
Pioneers of organic viticulture since 1992 and fully biodynamic since 1999, the domaine is acclaimed for its authentic terroir-driven Champagnes. Indigenous yeasts, minimal or no dosage, vinification in large oak foudres or Burgundian barrels, and extended lees aging yield wines of striking purity, minerality, and depth.
With older Chardonnay vines averaging 35 years (and up to 70 in Cramant), the wines reflect the essence of their prestigious terroirs. A perpetual reserve started in 2004 adds further complexity to their blends. Today, Larmandier-Bernier stands as one of Champagne’s leading artisan houses, crafting cuvées that rank among the region’s finest.
