Larmandier-Bernier Latitude Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut NV 1.5L

Larmandier-Bernier’s philosophy is built on the conviction that great Champagne begins in the vineyard and that the unique character of place must be allowed to shine through untouched by unnecessary manipulation. From the early 1990s the estate moved decisively away from conventional chemical viticulture—ceasing herbicides in 1992 and embracing organic practices before transitioning fully to biodynamic viticulture around 1999. Their approach treats the vineyards as living ecosystems: soils are ploughed by hand or horse, cover crops and biodiversity are encouraged, and ageing vines with deep root systems are nurtured to reflect the terroir’s chalky minerality. In the cellar, interventions are minimal: ferments with indigenous yeasts, long lees ageing in large oak casks, foudres or barrels, little to no fining or filtration, and very low dosages (often Extra Brut or even Non-Dosé) so that the wines remain pure, textural and terroir-driven. The aim is clarity of expression—minerality, tension, elegance—rather than opulence or obvious manipulation. In short: Larmandier-Bernier makes wines that invite you to taste the soil, the chalk, the slope and the climate—wines of authenticity, patience and place.