Larmandier-Bernier Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Longitude NV bis-hidden It has always been something

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

It's tangy and mineral with an unusual softness — that's the Pinot Blanc talking

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

low-intervention philosophy

One of our favorite Champagnes at this price point

Larmandier-Bernier Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Longitude NV bis-hidden It has always been somethingLongitude 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.