2013

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

Tasted 15 November 2025 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 grilled lemon and poached…

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Producer: Larmandier-Bernier
Wine: All vintages
Region: Champagne · Grand Cru
Grapes: Chardonnay
Record: 2013 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

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29 March 2026 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…

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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

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