Larmandier-Bernier Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Latitude NV

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 Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is bright and beautifully focused. The Latitude contains 40% perpetual reserve wine dating back to 2004. It is usually a bit more approachable on release, but this year's version clearly needs time to soften. Today, citrus, floral and mineral notes abound on the steely finish. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: February, 2023. Drink: 2025-2033. (Nov 2023)"

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. Drink now through 2025. 6,000 cases made, 100 cases imported. (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)"