Larmandier-Bernier

2012

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Champagne · Grand Cru

This takes a few minutes to wake up and start performing (it was also a bit too cold on initial serving), but once it gets into gear, the apple and pear notes flow effortlessly, with Levant’s…

Reviewed 29 August 2026

2015

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Champagne · Grand Cru

Crunchy white and yellow pear, yellow apple skin and flesh, flint, yeast, white travertine, white melon rind, lemon pith and juice, and hints of crystallized ginger and yuzu. This is a fresh…

Reviewed 14 June 2026

2018

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Premier Cru Terre de Vertus

Champagne · Premier Cru

A solid Champagne built on yeast, lemon, and limestone flavors that are beautifully balanced, offering refreshing verve as well as volume. Not as complex nor deep as L-B's top offerings (eg: Levant…

Reviewed 13 June 2026

2008

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Champagne · Grand Cru

An alluring honey note touches off a seductive and contemplative delivery of poached pear, grilled lemon, limestone, yuzu, cardamom, and subtle ginger flavors. Some red apple shows up to the swanky…

Reviewed 25 April 2026

2013

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Champagne · Grand Cru

This bottle was a later disgorgement than the previous 2013 Levant I had last year (September versus May, 2022), and consequently the best showing of this vintage so far. An extra layer of depth and…

Reviewed 29 March 2026

2016

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize

Champagne · Grand Cru

This was my third time trying the 2016 Chemins d'Avize. My first bottle was at the Chateau - great! My second was at home - great! This third bottle was at a restaurant (I brought the bottle). This…

Reviewed 28 March 2026

2016

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize

Champagne · Grand Cru

Similar showing to the bottle I had at the domaine a year ago, the Chemins d'Avize is a go-getter from the start. This bottle shows white fruit and crisp minerality counterbalancing the lemon,…

Reviewed 21 December 2025

2014

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Champagne · Grand Cru

At Madcap* restaurant.

Reviewed 21 December 2025

2015

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize

Champagne · Grand Cru

Striking laser beams of wet travertine/limestone and acidity jet right through the grilled lemon, brioche crust, yellow pear and apple skin, and olive oil flavors. Powerful and exacting. Finishes…

Reviewed 23 November 2025

2013

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Champagne · Grand Cru

Pours a golden color, with a nose that is both saline and ripe yellow fruit. On the palate, this is a push-pull of salty sea spray, granite and mineral elements, olive oil on brioche crust, and…

Reviewed 15 November 2025

2014

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize

Champagne · Grand Cru

As before, golden apple, poached pear, a drip of olive oil, limestone, and some spice roll on to the palate; this becomes richer with air and temperature, but holds a delicate mousse that keeps…

Reviewed 2 March 2025

2014

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize

Champagne · Grand Cru

Solid stuff. In a great window right now. Golden apple (without being too apple or cider-dominant, which can be hugely distracting), grilled lemon, quince, limestone, yellow poached pear, almond, and…

Reviewed 30 November 2024

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