2014 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Larmandier-Bernier Champagne 0.75l

2014 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut – Larmandier-Bernier – Champagne 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Cuvée "Vieille Vigne du Levant" comes from an old plot in Cramant Grand Cru at the Côte des BlancsThe Champagne House Larmandier-Bernier is among the leading biodynamic producers in the region. The over 50-year-old Chardonnay vines roots deep in the pure Chalk floors, which give the wine its pronounced minerality, tension and elegance.

Expansion

The grapes will selectively hand-read and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts in large wooden barrels, which creates structure and complexity. After bottle fermentation, the Champagne matures for several years on the lees. As Extra Brood When bottled, the dosage remains very low, allowing the terroir expression to emerge particularly clearly.

Aroma and taste

In the glass, the champagne displays a light gold color with fine, lively bubbles. The nose is reminiscent of citrus zest, white peach and fresh almonds, accompanied by brioche and a pronounced chalky note. On the palate, it tight and precise, with lively acidity and salty minerality. The texture is both creamy and focused, the finish long, cool, and mineral.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal scallopsLobster or turbot. Equally excellent with poultry with morels, veal loin or aged cheese. ComtéServed at 9–11 °C and slightly ventilated.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2014 in the Champagne After a changeable summer, the autumn was excellent. The grapes were able to ripen slowly and developed a precise acid structure as well as aromatic depth. The wines of this vintage are considered particularly elegant and long-lasting.

Conclusion

The 2014 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Larmandier-Bernier stands for a highly precise, terroir-driven Chardonnay ChampagneWith chalky minerality, great elegance and impressive depth, it showcases the full class of the great Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs.