Latitude, Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 3000ml Double Magnum by Larmandier-Bernier

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with a vibrant, large-bubbled mousse that bears witness to extended bottle ageing. The perlage rises elegantly and persistently – a visual promise of quality.

Nose

This Blanc de Blancs presents itself as bright, clear and herbaceous. The nose is entirely dry with chalky notes and citrus freshness. Fascinating is the fruit of white strawberries, whilst herbs and a slightly bitter aroma of tonic water take the aromatic lead – unusual and seductive at once.

Palate

On the palate, the Latitude reveals its full class: exceptionally precise, clear and pure. Exactly as one would expect from a young Blanc de Blancs from chalk soils. Yet here an additional dimension comes into play – a certain richness and depth that owes to the warmer southern vineyard sites of Vertus. This richness lends the champagne substance without compromising its elegance.

Finish

Long, mineral and refreshing, with persistent chalk minerality and subtle herbaceous spice. The Extra Brut dosage of just four grams underscores the purist orientation of this champagne.

Terroir & Origin

The Chardonnay grapes hail from the slightly flatter, warmer southern vineyard sites of Vertus in the Côte des Blancs. The chalk soils lend the wine its characteristic minerality and precision, whilst the southern aspect provides greater ripeness and richness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée of Chardonnay from up to six vintages, ensuring complexity and consistency. The champagne matures 24 months sur lattes in bottle before being disgorged with minimal dosage of four grams – a commitment to the purity of the terroir.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect as an aperitif with puff pastry Parmesan biscuits, with Cedra lemon carpaccio with scallop tartare or with duck rillettes with brioche. The herbaceous spice and minerality harmonise beautifully with seafood and fine appetisers.

Special Features

The double magnum (3 litres) is the ideal format for special occasions and promises an even slower, more harmonious development. Larmandier-Bernier works biodynamically and is among the pioneers of natural champagne viticulture.