94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$84 list] The NV (2022) Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is stellar in this range. Broad and ample, the Latitude is so impressive. Lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, mint and chalk are dialed up. More than anything else, I am so impressed with the wine's sheer palate presence. There's gorgeous density and character here. This release is based on 2022, with the addition of 40% reserve wines. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year. Drink: 2025-2035. (Nov 2025)"
93 points James Suckling: "This Blanc de Blancs champagne is anything but flashy and it might take a moment switch onto its wavelength. However, it has excellent depth and finely etched contours on the medium-bodied palate, the Amalfi-lemon character building as it aerates in the glass. Beautiful balance at the very long, rather rich but very dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. (1/5/22)"
92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "[$84 list] The bright yellow NV Champagne Latitude Extra Brut is composed of Chardonnay and was disgorged in September 2024. Opening to pure notes of quince and light tropical notes, with a hint of white flowers, lychee, and shortbread, it’s medium-bodied on the palate, fruity, elegant, and powdery, yet it retains its ripeness and a meringue-like quality, with a fluffy and refined mousse. I love where this is now, maintaining that light floral expressiveness. The estate has been gradually reducing from 4 to 3 and now to 2 grams per liter dosage. (12/15/25)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "A tangy overtone of pink grapefruit peel rides the fine mousse in this creamy Champagne. It's layered with a subtle mesh of apricot, lemon thyme and minerally brine and chalk notes. Well-cut and harmonious. (12/15/20)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "Pierre Larmandier focuses this wine on the fruit from his vines growing in rich, deep soil south of Vertus, blending it with stock from his “perpetual reserve.” Latitude is fruity and bold, with a formidable undertone of acidity, turning the tangerine and lemon-curd flavors toward briskness and pungency. Those flavors last with chalky clarity."
91 points Tom Hewson (TimAtkin.com): "Chardonnay from Vertus and nearby villages, 2019 base with 40% reserve wines. A very fresh, crunchy apple macaroon fruit with some light, pale apricot and greengage and a touch of almond. Clean, clear and succulent, this is much gentler and easier-going in style than Longitude, but still impeccably made. (Dec 2022)"
93 points James Suckling: "This Blanc de Blancs champagne is anything but flashy and it might take a moment switch onto its wavelength. However, it has excellent depth and finely etched contours on the medium-bodied palate, the Amalfi-lemon character building as it aerates in the glass. Beautiful balance at the very long, rather rich but very dry finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. (1/5/22)"
92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "[$84 list] The bright yellow NV Champagne Latitude Extra Brut is composed of Chardonnay and was disgorged in September 2024. Opening to pure notes of quince and light tropical notes, with a hint of white flowers, lychee, and shortbread, it’s medium-bodied on the palate, fruity, elegant, and powdery, yet it retains its ripeness and a meringue-like quality, with a fluffy and refined mousse. I love where this is now, maintaining that light floral expressiveness. The estate has been gradually reducing from 4 to 3 and now to 2 grams per liter dosage. (12/15/25)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "A tangy overtone of pink grapefruit peel rides the fine mousse in this creamy Champagne. It's layered with a subtle mesh of apricot, lemon thyme and minerally brine and chalk notes. Well-cut and harmonious. (12/15/20)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "Pierre Larmandier focuses this wine on the fruit from his vines growing in rich, deep soil south of Vertus, blending it with stock from his “perpetual reserve.” Latitude is fruity and bold, with a formidable undertone of acidity, turning the tangerine and lemon-curd flavors toward briskness and pungency. Those flavors last with chalky clarity."
91 points Tom Hewson (TimAtkin.com): "Chardonnay from Vertus and nearby villages, 2019 base with 40% reserve wines. A very fresh, crunchy apple macaroon fruit with some light, pale apricot and greengage and a touch of almond. Clean, clear and succulent, this is much gentler and easier-going in style than Longitude, but still impeccably made. (Dec 2022)"
| Product SKU | 331123 |
| Producer | Larmandier-Bernier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Extra Brut |
| Vintage | NV |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.0% |
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