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2009

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

Tasted 6 July 2021 Champagne · Grand Cru Flawed bottle

Flawed. A bitter 9V battery note bore down on the steely stone and lemon notes desperately trying to claw through. The would-be flavors became caught in the crossfire of the astringent oxidation that pinched the back…

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29 March 2020 Dried apricot, grilled lemon, red apple skin, brioche crust, wet travertine, copper, and olive oil. A more academic and direct execution of flavor,… 6 January 2020 Sherry and brassy, burnt citrus notes dominate on the ultra-dry and and near-astringent execution. Some dried apricot, red apple skin, and cheap…
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Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Premier Cru Terre de Vertus

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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…

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