Larmandier-Bernier is now perceived as one of the greatest addresses in Champagne. The ingredients for this success are many and varied; biodynamic viticulture, wonderfully old vines and a non-intervention approach in the winery to mirror the respect for nature in the vineyards. Nothing out of the ordinary on the face of it, but when all elements are joined together the results are little short of outstanding.

This, like all of their cuvées, captures a purity of terroir, which I’m sure reflects their biodynamic credentials (even the winery was built on such principles).  The poor and calcareous soil gives a lightness of touch and a saline quality to the Chardonnay. The result is a restrained, fresh style with a filigree minerality supported by sensitive use of oak.

Christophe Constant, the gifted Chef de Caves at Champagne Vergnon always makes wines to capture the essence of this the most famous of villages; wines of great purity, extraordinary length and low dosage. You can have every confidence that all of these have been expertly captured in the sublime 2010. 
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer

The deluxe wine from our friends at Mailly is sourced from its very best Grand Cru plots; 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, with 8 grs of dosage and all the famous Mailly savoir faire behind it. The house style of discrete power is writ large here, with peaches, pears and hints of soft spice, beyond that rich autolytic complexity and hints of chalk and brioche subtly entwined. Unnervingly complex, a peerless paradigm of pleasure….  
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer