NV Larmandier Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Iconic, reference point Champagne from the Cotes des Blancs. Pierre was an early convert to organic and biodynamic farming in 1980's and 1990's in Champagne which lagged way behind many other French wine growing regions in the sustainable agriculture department.

The new name Latitude was selected since the wine is composed exclusively of Chardonnays originating from the same latitude: south of Vertus, an area historically planted to Pinot Noir. This is a generous terroir with a deep topsoil, resulting in a round, rich, Pinot-y style (despite it being 100% Chardonnay) coupled with the characteristic pureness of the Estate’s Champagnes. The base wine makes up approximately 70% of the blend and is fermented in a combination of large, old oak foudres and neutral Burgundian barrels. The remaining 30%  is reserve wine from a perpetual reserve started in 2004 and kept in stainless steel tanks after the first year in oak.