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

2015 1 note Crunchy white and yellow pear, yellow apple skin and flesh, flint, yeast, white travertine, white melon rind, lemon pith and juice, and hints of… 2014 2 notes At Madcap* restaurant. 2013 2 notes 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… 2012 1 note 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… 2010 2 notes Apple pie filling, bruised lemon rind, quince, copper, and olive oil notes make for a subtly oxidative style that still maintains balanced freshness.… 2009 3 notes 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… 2008 1 note An alluring honey note touches off a seductive and contemplative delivery of poached pear, grilled lemon, limestone, yuzu, cardamom, and subtle…