2011 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut, France, Wine Review

A difficult vintage in Champagne, but this one is drinking very well. Golden in color, clear and bright. A persistent bead of small bubbles form a nice mousse. The nose is big with apples, pears, yeast and salinity. Full bodied but good acidity. On the palate, apples, salinity and slight yeast. Long finish. Delicious. This is drinking well but should easily go another five to eight years. Very food friendly, this would be very nice with spicy Thai food.

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2011

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$120.00USD

NV Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut, France, Wine Review

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$80.00USD

This is a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes. Deep salmon pink with orange hues. There are a lots of tiny bubbles making a nice mousse. On the nose, there is orange peel, slight strawberries, and apples. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, cherries and apples with a bit of minerality. Long finish. This is very tasty. Drink over the next few years. This will work well with a wide variety of foods. Pulled pork sandwiches to grilled tuna would work.

2010 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Terre de Vertus Premier Cru, France, Wine Review

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2010

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$60.00USD

Excellent showing for this wine. Light silvery gold in color. A nice mousse with lots of smaller bubbles. On the nose, nice red apples notes with just the slightest bit of nuttiness (almonds?). Full bodied but not flamboyant. Lots of minerals and apples on the palate. Good acidity. Worked well with roasted chickpeas and almonds. Long finish. This has a very nice complexity to it and though it tastes mature, it seems like there is still some room to go further. Very dry finish. It is listed as Brut Nature so that makes sense.

NV Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Latitude, France, Wine Review

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Light golden in color. Nice mousse with lots of tiny bubbles. Ginger and toast on the nose. Smooth, deep and complex on the palate. Ginger and minerals. Slight citrus. Nice finish.

2011 Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, France, Wine Review

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2011

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$127.00USD

A nice showing especially considering the vintage. Light golden in color. A steady stream of smaller bubble. The nose is clean with good minerality and slight pear notes. Full bodied but overall the wine is more on the delicate side. Clean. On the palate, slight pear and nice minerality as well. Long finish. This should drink well over the next eight to ten years. Very food friendly. Nice to open a bottle of this with some popcorn.

NV Larmandier-Bernier Longitude, France, Champagne, Wine Review

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$50.00USD

Light golden in color. The nose is nice with hay, seltzer and slight ginger. Excellent acidity. On the palate, slight cider/oxidized notes. Also a bit of fresh red apples. Very nice balance. Long finish. This is very food friendly and will go with just about any food. It seems like this should last for at least a decade and develop a bit more.

2011 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut, France, Wine Review

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