Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Wine Description for Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut by Larmandier-Bernier

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with vibrant, large-bubbled mousse – a Champagne that radiates energy and precision from the moment it touches the glass.

Nose

Bright, clear and of striking purity. The nose opens with citrus freshness, a whisper of white strawberry and an unmistakably chalk-driven mineral tone. Herbal spice and a slightly bitter aroma of tonic water lend the bouquet an almost meditative austerity – dry and inviting in equal measure.

Palate

On the palate, Latitude unfolds with remarkable precision and clarity. The texture is lean, yet not austere: the warmer southern vineyard sites of Vertus bestow the wine with a subtle fullness and depth that pleasantly underpins the pure chalk character. A Blanc de Blancs that elegantly balances austerity and sensuality.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and driven by lively acidity. The finish is dry, invigorating and inevitably calls for another sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Chardonnay grapes hail from the flatter, south-facing vineyard sites of Vertus on the Côte des Blancs – a terroir that combines the appellation’s characteristic chalk minerality with an additional warmth and ripeness that gives the wine its distinctive character.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay. Latitude is a multi-vintage cuvée from up to six vintages, ensuring consistency and complexity. Aged 24 months sur lattes, then disgorged with a restrained dosage of 4 g/l – uncompromising in its Extra Brut style.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Classically as an aperitif with puff pastry Parmesan biscuits. At table it shines alongside a Cedra lemon carpaccio with scallop tartare or – surprisingly harmonious – with duck rillettes and brioche, where its freshness beautifully balances the richness of the dish.

Special Features

Larmandier-Bernier ranks among the leading biodynamic Champagne houses in the region. Latitude – formerly known as Tradition – embodies the house philosophy: minimal intervention, maximum expression of terroir. An introduction to the Larmandier universe that leaves nothing to be desired.