NV | Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut | Champagne Valpolicella Ripasso offering juicy raspberry and candied

offering juicy raspberry and candied rose flavors that slowly deepen on the back half

kiwi fruit and dried jasmine

red-cherry core with a brand of tannin that is so forthright and so pure and linear

with the mineral and peach notes echoing

crisp and enticing

NV | Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' Extra Brut | Champagne Valpolicella Ripasso offering juicy raspberry and candiedThe NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude 1er Cru is bright, punchy and full of mineral driven intensity. Crushed flowers, lemon peel, sage, mint and crushed rocks build as this potent, intensely saline Champagne opens in the glass. This is impressive. As always, the Latitude is a Champagne built on textural breadth and volume, typical of wines from the southern sector of Vertus. This release is based on 2019 and 40% a perpetual reserve that goes