Larmandier-Bernier Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Longitude NV bis-hidden This additional time spent resting

This additional time spent resting in charred American White Oak barrels creates a smooth

Sort of a cross between Cynar and sweet vermouth

unadulterated pleasure

It has always been something of a luxury -- if a generally affordable one -- though pricing has climbed steeply over the last decade

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Longitude NV bis-hidden This additional time spent restingLongitude is made exclusively from the Chardonnay grapes grown on the Cte des Blancs: Vertus, Oger, Avize, Cramant. This non vintage cuve contains 40% of wines coming from the solera begun in 2004. Fresh and floral, this is well cut and minerally, with finely meshed flavors of apple tarte Tatin, grated ginger, honeycomb, and slivered almond. Rich, yet vibrant throughout.