2012 Larmandier-Bernier Champagne Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut

Community Tasting Notes (25) Avg Score: 92.8 points

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  4/24/2024 - LW31 Likes this wine:

  Opened nicely as a classic BdB with style. Nice fruit and energy. The only nit is that it didn't really go to that next level over 1 hr open. Definitely don't get Galloni's 96 pts rating.

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  3/22/2024 - Bathtub58 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This was a bit disjointed for the first 45 minutes, then it started to come together. Bread dough dominates with some citrus to keep this fresh. Elegant. Hoping some bottle age brings this together. 2027+.

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  3/16/2024 - pavese Likes this wine: 95 Points

  A grand vintage champagne. Beautiful aromas of ripe apple and pastries. Satisfying on the palate, substantial body, engaging texture. Long, captivating finish. Absolutely ready to drink.

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  2/26/2024 - mattyboy_ wrote: 90 Points

  Quite a lackluster showing for this 12. I've had stellar bottles of VVL with the 08 in mind. But this, there's a betrayal of the nose and palate. The nose sets you up with brioche, almond paste, caramel, poached pear. The palate was completely thin, austere and tart. Diminished amplitude of flavor. You hoped to taste any of the things that you smelled.

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  2/18/2024 - lukeintowine wrote: 95 Points

  Grande Champagne: Not unlike the Dhondt-Grellet Cramant we had before.
  Perceivable wood, tiny bit of VA, somewhat reductive, very good complexity.
  Loses out somewhat to the Tarlant.
  
  A winner 94-97

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