Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant 2015 (Disg. Mar 25)

Name: Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant 2015 (Disg. Mar 25)
Brand: Larmandier Bernier
SKU: BIB25958-750
Price: 411.33 AUD
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About this Wine

Appearance
The color shows a pale yellow hue with subtle golden highlights, reflecting the wine’s maturity and the richness of the grapes at harvest. The effervescence appears as an exceptionally fine mousse of delicate, persistent bubbles, characteristic of extended aging on the lees.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals remarkable complexity that gradually unfolds with aeration. First impressions bring buttery, brioche notes, accompanied by pastry aromas evoking puff pastry and frangipane. As it opens, the nose develops fragrances of dried fruits such as candied apricot and ginger, enriched by spicy nuances of walnut, cocoa, and gingerbread. Touches of honey and apricot jam intertwine with a saline minerality typical of the chalky terroir, lifted by citrus notes that add freshness and vibrancy.

Palate
The attack is immediate and powerful, unveiling striking density and concentration that speak to the advanced age of the vines and the optimal ripeness achieved at harvest. The palate expresses deep complexity, echoing the aromas found on the nose: candied apricot, ginger, dried flowers, hazelnut, and spices follow one another with clarity and precision. The structure harmoniously combines power and elegance, carried by a vibrant acidity that maintains energy and freshness despite the wine’s generous body. The finish lingers at length with impressions of saline minerality and subtle woody notes, leaving a lasting, refined impression.

Type	Champagne & Sparkling
Varietal(s)	Chardonnay
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Brand	Larmandier Bernier
Vintage	2015.0

Wines from Champagne

Associated with luxury, celebration, Champagne is where the world’s most prized sparkling wine originates. In the past it was very common for people to confuse the term Champagne and sparkling wine as they are so synonymous. By EU law however, only sparkling wine made in the Champagne region and under strict quality standards can legally be called by that name.

Sparkling wine produced the Champagne way, goes through secondary fermentation in the bottle. This is known as méthode champenoise or outside of Champagne it is called the traditional method. When the yeast inside the bottle have finished working, they die and become lees. The lees remain in contact with the wine until the winemaker decides to take them out, creating texture, richness, and complexity in the wine.

In comparison, the other popular way of fermenting sparkling wine is called the Charmat method where the fermentation happens en masse in a large tank and extended lees contact does not happen. . This is cheaper and rather than emphasizing richness and complexity, the tank method enhances clean fruit and aromatics, making wines that are youthful and easy drinking.

The principal grapes that go into making champagne include: Chardonnay (white), Pinot Noir (red) and Pinot Meunier (red). A Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay will be labelled Blanc de blancs while ones comprised of only red grapes will be called Blanc de noirs. Whether it be white or rose however, most Champagne is made from a mix of both red and white grapes.

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