Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant 2014 (Disg. Sep 23) croix-du-rey A sparkling jewel in Champagne’s

A sparkling jewel in Champagne’s pendant

quarry dust

fresh butter and hazelnut

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The tannins are harmo niously integrated in the fruit structure of the wine

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant 2014 (Disg. Sep 23) croix-du-rey A sparkling jewel in Champagne’sDisg. Sep 23. First released in 1998, long before the concept of single vineyard Champagnes became popular, this Blanc de Blancs was historically labelled Vieille Vigne de Cramant. Little has changed, save for the name, which is now inspired by 1960 planted Bourron du Levant, the vineyard from which most of the grapes come. The balance comes from a 0. 5 hectare holding in the neighbouring terroir Le Fond du Bteau (with 85 year old vines). Both plots