Larmandier-Bernier
Larmandier-Bernier produces Champagne from the chalky terroirs of the region's most prestigious crus. The house focuses on Chardonnay, the grape that defines the mineral character of these northern vineyards. Les Chemins Champagne Grand Cru 'Avize' represents the pinnacle of this approach—a wine that Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Wine Spectator have rated at 95 points. The Vieille Vigne du Levant Champagne Grand Cru and Vertus Brut Champagne Premier Cru, both pure Chardonnay expressions, follow closely in critical esteem. These are wines built on the interplay between fruit and stone, where the chalk soils of Avize and Vertus shape the acidity and structure that define the house's style. Larmandier-Bernier's commitment to single-vineyard and single-vintage bottlings reflects a philosophy rooted in terroir expression rather than blending for consistency.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator