Longitude Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Longitude Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1500ml Magnum by Larmandier-Bernier

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with lively, delicate mousse – a Champagne that already promises elegance and vibrancy in the glass.

Nose

Complex and inviting: brioche and white flowers open the bouquet, accompanied by stone fruit, orchard fruit and fresh citrus. A fine herbal spice and a whisper of chalk lend depth and mineral tension to the aromatic profile – everything flows seamlessly together.

Palate

Rich, opulent and yet of striking precision. Despite a dosage of merely four grams, the wine tastes remarkably full and mature – an apparent contradiction that unfolds into a fascination on the palate. Yellow citrus fruit and herbal spice dominate the palate, whilst a lively, steely acidity expertly keeps the richness of the reserve wines in check. Dry, powerful, clear and fresh – the Longitude unites ripeness with austerity, expansiveness with focus.

Finish

Long, deep and harmonious – the Longitude truly lives up to its name. The finale stretches with elegant minerality and fine spice across a remarkably long time and leaves a lasting, precise impression.

Terroir & Origin

The Chardonnay grapes come from Premier Cru vineyard sites on the Côte des Blancs: Vertus, Oger, Avize and Cramant – a quartet that stands for the chalky minerality and characteristic austerity of this Champagne appellation.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay. The Longitude is a blend of up to nine vintages with a reserve wine component of 40%, which ensures depth and complexity. Aged sur lattes for more than 24 months, then disgorged and given a minimal dosage of 4 g/l. The 1.5-litre magnum guarantees ideal ageing conditions and additional cellaring potential.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A Champagne that meets table and kitchen on equal terms: sea bass en croûte de sel with lemon and capers, guinea fowl pâté with wild herb salad or the classic Bresse chicken, stuffed with chicken liver and truffles – all worthy partners for this extraordinary cuvée.

Special Features

The magnum format (1.5 l) is the ideal ageing vessel for Champagne: slower oxidation, finer mousse, greater cellaring potential. Larmandier-Bernier is among the leading biodynamic producers in Champagne – the Longitude is the centrepiece of their range and a reference point for the house style.