94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$115 list] The 2010 Extra Brut Vielle Vigne de Levant Grand Cru is a gorgeous wine for drinking now and over the next handful of years. Aging on the cork for nearly eight years yields a Champagne with real nuance and complexity. Apricot, honey, dried herbs and wild flowers all grace this super- expressive Champagne. Light tropical overtones suggest the 2010 is more of a medium-term drinker rather than a long-distance runner. The 2010 is in a beautiful spot right now to deliver maximum drinking pleasure. I would not push my luck on aging though. Pierre and Sophie Larmandier craft the Levant from 50-70-year-old vines in Cramant. The 2010 was fermented 60% in neutral barrique and 40% in foudre, and then aged on the cork. Dosage: 2 gr/L. Disgorged: June, 2018. Drink: 2020-2028. (Dec 2019)"
Product SKU | 337671 |
Producer | Larmandier-Bernier |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Designation | Extra Brut|Grand Cru |
Vintage | 2010 |
Size | 750ml |
Color | White |
ABV | 12.5% |
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