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Larmandier Bernier Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize 2015

Larmandier Bernier

Larmandier Bernier Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize 2015

$350.00

Vintage
2015
Region
Champagne
Alcohol
12.5
Volume
750ml

Larmandier Bernier Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize 2015

Disgorged September 2022. The Larmandier family vinifies fruit from two tiny plots in the heart of Avize (Chemin de Plivot planted in 1955, and Chemin de Flavigny planted in 1960) for this cuvée. Both are chalky parcels with very little topsoil, and both lie on the lower slopes of Avize (not far from Agrapart and Selosse’s La Fosse vineyard).

The winemaking is similar to the other cuvées, save for using smaller neutral barrels for the fermentations because of the smaller quantities of wine produced. The wines age in bottle for a minimum of five years and are then disgorged by hand with only 2 g/L dosage. It’s a stunning, racy example of Avize, a little deeper than Terre de Vertus, though more delicate and less fleshy than this grower’s Vieille Vigne du Levant.

“The 2015 Extra Brut Les Chemins d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a broad, ample Champagne that reflects both vinification in wood and time on the lees. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers, chamomile, sage and spice build in the glass. Powerful and resonant, with no hard edges, the 2015 is terrific. It's also a throwback to the style of the time, and one I must say I like a lot. This is a fine effort for the year.” 95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2015 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Les Chemins d'Avize opens in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, verbena, fresh pasty, vanilla pod and fresh herbs. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and chalky, with a vinous, rather concentrated profile and bright acids, it's a little compact out of the gates but appears to be built to age with grace.” 94+ points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“Creamy, distinctly saline, vigorously fresh. Sea spray, sugared almonds, green apple, lime, a light dusting of sweet spices, some floral notes, jasmine tea, ginger. It’s quite tight and squeaky in its textural feel, extreme length and persistence, brine and hazelnut to finish. Power then delicacy, purity, energy. Understated amazingness.” 96 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front 

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