{"product_id":"2014-vielle-vigne-du-levent-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-larmandier-bernier-champagne-0-75l","title":"2014 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Larmandier-Bernier Champagne 0.75l","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2014 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut – Larmandier-Bernier – Champagne \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003esingle-vineyard wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eorigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe Cuvée \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\"Vieille Vigne du Levant\"\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from an old plot in \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCramant Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eCôte des Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Champagne House \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLarmandier-Bernier\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the leading biodynamic producers in the region. The over \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e50-year-old Chardonnay vines\u003c\/strong\u003e roots deep in the pure \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eChalk floors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the wine its pronounced minerality, tension and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe grapes will \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eselectively hand-read\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place with \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003enatural yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elarge wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which creates structure and complexity. After bottle fermentation, the Champagne matures for several years on the lees. As \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eExtra Brood\u003c\/strong\u003e When bottled, the dosage remains very low, allowing the terroir expression to emerge particularly clearly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAroma and taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn the glass, the champagne displays a light gold color with fine, lively bubbles. The nose is reminiscent of \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ecitrus zest\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e and fresh almonds, accompanied by brioche and a pronounced chalky note. On the palate, it \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003etight and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e, with lively acidity and salty minerality. The texture is both creamy and focused, the finish \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003elong, cool, and mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDietary recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIdeal \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003escallops\u003c\/strong\u003eLobster or turbot. Equally excellent with poultry with morels, veal loin or aged cheese. \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eComté\u003c\/strong\u003eServed at \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e9–11 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e and slightly ventilated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSpecial features of the vintage in the growing region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe year \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e After a changeable summer, the autumn was excellent. The grapes were able to ripen slowly and developed a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eprecise acid structure\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as aromatic depth. The wines of this vintage are considered particularly elegant and long-lasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e2014 Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eLarmandier-Bernier\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for a \u003cstrong style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ehighly precise, terroir-driven Chardonnay Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003eWith chalky minerality, great elegance and impressive depth, it showcases the full class of the great Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florian Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61334792110410,"sku":"2666","price":155.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5561\/0186\/files\/DesignohneTitel_105_d3bb6ffb-d7fe-4c21-8bd7-bb33f919e040.jpg?v=1773431102","url":"https:\/\/shop-florianfinewine.com\/en\/products\/2014-vielle-vigne-du-levent-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-larmandier-bernier-champagne-0-75l","provider":"Florian Fine Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}