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2006 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne de Cramant

Chardonnay

  • France
  • Champagne
  • Champagne Grand Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 32

  • Collector1855 wrote: 95 points

    October 20, 2021 - Initially closed but after 15min in the glass opening up nicely. Wonderful nose of stone fruit, quince, bruised apples, almonds, pear. Rich on the palate, earthy and masculine for a BdB, reminds me almost of a Clos des Goisses. Lovely tertiary notes on the finish. This is grand, great QPR too. 95+

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  • JRockEsq Likes this wine: 92 points

    June 5, 2021 - Method: chilled; bordeaux glass

    Look: medium gold; light bubbles

    Nose: brioche, cream, poached pear, vanilla, custard

    Palate: white flower, pear, biscuit, lemon pith; medium+ finish of chalk, white flower; medium- super fine bubbles (great); medium- body; medium acidity

    Overall thoughts: This is in a really good place right now. The bubbles have (presumably) mellowed and are wonderful right now, although, if you let this sit in the glass too long, you'll lose the bubbles and a lot of the acidity, and it will get just a bit fat/flabby. Keep this chilled and it will show very well. Paired great with caviar and blini, although, I'd probably want a bit more acid for more hearty foods like fried chicken. Great wine, but if you want to pair it with food, I might drink it fairly soon.

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  • melvinyeowq Likes this wine:

    November 11, 2020 - One of the pioneers in organic farming in champagne in the 90s when production of champagne was much more industrial than artisanal. Rich, powerful champagne, plenty of red-fruited character that made people think this was a Pinot heavy champagne. Despite the low dosage (2g/l), it appeared a little sweet with the fully ripe fruit and oak usage that gave some yeasty notes. Always held back from buying this producer because of supposed variation but this was a very good bottle.

  • rocknroller wrote: 92 points

    January 1, 2020 - New Years Day: Vrai Champagne, Fourth Annual Edition (Brad & Marcia's Place, St. Paul, MN): Light medium gold color. Pear, filberts, structured and deep, this carries some weight, firm but still round and yeasty. 92+pts.

  • AV2012 wrote: 92 points

    March 5, 2019 - Buttery sweet, lush, giving nose, complete and harmonic. Lush and simply tasty. Fat, ginger, exotic fruits, not too chalky.

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Wine Definition

  • Vintage 2006
  • Type White - Sparkling
  • Producer Larmandier-Bernier
  • Varietal Chardonnay
  • Designation Vieille Vigne de Cramant
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  • Country France
  • Region Champagne
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  • Appellation Champagne Grand Cru
  • UPC Code 7070358068468

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  • In Cellars 137 (40%)
  • Consumed 203 (60%)

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