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Larmandier-Bernier NV Vieilles Vignes de Cramant Grand Cru Chardonnay

Price $80

While the Larmandier’s main vineyard is in Vertus, they also have a parcel in the grand cru vineyard of Cramant. It is full of beautifully ripe fruit, beginning to round out as it ages. Green fruits and white pears, as well as yeast are still dominant; drink 2010. — R.V. (12/31/2007)

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Larmandier-Bernier 2006 Vieilles Vignes de Cramant Grand Cru Chardonnay

Cellar Selection

Price $90

This wine is sourced from two parcels, one planted in the 1930s and the other in the 1950s. The low dosage is possible because of the concentration and ripeness of the fruit, resulting in a sophisticated, balanced and rich wine with a lemon zest flavor, a tight, mineral texture, and a crisp finish. — R.V. (5/1/2013)

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Larmandier-Bernier NV Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Brut Chardonnay

Price $55

A 100% Chardonnay blanc de blancs that is presented without any dosage to soften the acidity. Yet it doesn’t seem to matter, because this Champagne is deliciously ripe, packed with mature fruit flavors, a touch of almonds to go with the white currant tastes and a layer of toastiness. Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines. — R.V. (12/1/2005)

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Larmandier-Bernier NV Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Chardonnay

Editors' Choice

Price $62

Although this is marked nonvintage, the fruit all comes from 2004. It is made from old vines, giving richness and ripeness, and a generous white fruit character which fully compensates for the very dry nature of the wine. It’s delicious, a complex wine of intense character. — R.V. (12/31/2007)

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Larmandier-Bernier 2007 Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Sparkling

A full, rich, ripe wine with a contrasting distinct mineral character. Acidity, a fresh lemongrass flavor and a tight texture gives this wine complexity. There is a touch of toastiness, lending a notion of balance between total freshness and maturity. — R.V. (5/1/2013)

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Larmandier-Bernier NV Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

Cellar Selection

Very mineral in style, a blend of Chardonnay from Avize, Cramant and Vertus. Crisp, dry, tight and packed with citrus. It’s an impressively mineral wine, bringing out all the character of the chalk soil of Champagne’s Côte des Blancs. — R.V. (5/1/2013)

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Larmandier-Bernier 1998 Vieilles Vignes de Cramant Sparkling

Editors' Choice

Price $50

Many of the vines that go to make this wine are 75 years old; others are 40 years old. It is an extra brut, very dry wine, with toast aromas and flavors of almonds and green plums. At this stage, it is very young, and certainly needs another five years before its richness and great elegance take charge. — R.V. (12/1/2002)

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Larmandier-Bernier NV Vertus Premier Cru Tradition Brut Chardonnay

Price $52

Great toasty aromas sweep out of the glass with this delicious wine. It has ripe fruit rather than high dosage, giving the richness of Chardonnay with tastes of white peaches and apricots. A fine wine. Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines. — R.V. (12/1/2005)

Most Reviewed Designations

Blanc de Blancs Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut Latitude Extra Brut Ne d'une Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Special Club Brut Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Brut Vertus Premier Cru Tradition Brut Vieilles Vignes de Cramant Vieilles Vignes de Cramant Grand Cru

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