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Pierre and Sophie Larmandier are among the precursors of biodynamics. On their 16 ha vineyard in the south of the Côte des Blancs, they produce champagnes of exemplary naturalness and frankness. Very low (or even no) dosage because they are made from perfectly ripe grapes, their vintages express with precision the aromatic intensity and the delicacy of the greatest chardonnays of Champagne. In short, Larmandier-Bernier obtains with its chardonnays what Égly-Ouriet achieves with its pinots noirs. Ranked 4th best Champagne producer by the Revue du Vin de France (after Selosse, Égly-Ouriet and Agrapart).

This Maison, well known to insiders, shines at the top of the Champagne hierarchy. Produced on a 31-hectare vineyard, its cuvées restore with finesse and purity the potential of their respective terroirs. Coming from 3 Grands Crus and 2 Premier Crus, elaborated only from the first press juices, vinified in tuns, almost always unfiltered, the cuvées 700 are great Champagne wines offering a remarkable ageing potential. The number corresponds to the vintage on the basis of which the cuvée is made: 741 = 2013, 742 = 2014..., supplemented with reserve wines.

This Maison, well known to insiders, shines at the top of the Champagne hierarchy. Produced on a 31-hectare vineyard, its cuvées restore with finesse and purity the potential of their respective terroirs. Coming from 3 Grands Crus and 2 Premier Crus, elaborated only from the first press juices, vinified in tuns, almost always unfiltered, the cuvées 700 are great Champagne wines offering a remarkable ageing potential. The number corresponds to the vintage on the basis of which the cuvée is made: 741 = 2013, 742 = 2014..., supplemented with reserve wines.

With the appointment of Charles Philipponnat as Director in 2000, this family business has continued to grow and today is on first-name terms with the peaks of the Champagne region. With plot selections, an increased percentage of Pinot Noir and vinification partly in barrels, the whole range is remarkable: from the magnificent 'petite' cuvée Royale Réserve Non Dosé (rated 16.5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France) or the Grande cuvée 1522 from the historic Grand Cru plots in Aÿ, to the famous Clos des Goisses, a 5.5 hectare mono-cru which is the House's flagship wine.

With the appointment of Charles Philipponnat as Director in 2000, this family business has continued to grow and today is on first-name terms with the peaks of the Champagne region. With plot selections, an increased percentage of Pinot Noir and vinification partly in barrels, the whole range is remarkable: from the magnificent 'petite' cuvée Royale Réserve Non Dosé (rated 16.5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France) or the Grande cuvée 1522 from the historic Grand Cru plots in Aÿ, to the famous Clos des Goisses, a 5.5 hectare mono-cru which is the House's flagship wine.

Winston Churchill was not mistaken in making Pol Roger his favourite champagne. The whole range of this family Maison is exemplary. The Brut Réserve, ripe and elegant, the ideal champagne for all occasions, rated 16/20 "A reference" by the Revue du Vin de France. The 2004 vintage is long and charming, while the Winston Churchill Cuvée, made with the best Pinot Noir grapes of the Maison, is of an extraordinary vinosity and power, "a monster of harmony" for the Revue du Vin de France. Winston Churchill 2004 is Hachette's favourite, the 2008 is rated 19.5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France "a future legend".

Winston Churchill was not mistaken in making Pol Roger his favourite champagne. The whole range of this family Maison is exemplary. The Brut Réserve, ripe and elegant, the ideal champagne for all occasions, rated 16/20 "A reference" by the Revue du Vin de France. The 2004 vintage is long and charming, while the Winston Churchill Cuvée, made with the best Pinot Noir grapes of the Maison, is of an extraordinary vinosity and power, "a monster of harmony" for the Revue du Vin de France. Winston Churchill 2004 is Hachette's favourite, the 2008 is rated 19.5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France "a future legend".

Winston Churchill was not mistaken in making Pol Roger his favourite champagne. The whole range of this family Maison is exemplary. The Brut Réserve, ripe and elegant, the ideal champagne for all occasions, rated 16/20 "A reference" by the Revue du Vin de France. The 2004 vintage is long and charming, while the Winston Churchill Cuvée, made with the best Pinot Noir grapes of the Maison, is of an extraordinary vinosity and power, "a monster of harmony" for the Revue du Vin de France. Winston Churchill 2004 is Hachette's favourite, the 2008 is rated 19.5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France "a future legend".

Winston Churchill was not mistaken in making Pol Roger his favourite champagne. The entire range of this family run house is exemplary. Brut Réserve, ripe and elegant, the ideal champagne for all occasions. The 2004 vintage is long and charming, while the Winston Churchill Cuvée, made with the House's finest pinot noirs, is unusually vinous and powerful, "a monster of harmonies" for the Revue du Vin de France.

Winston Churchill was not mistaken in making Pol Roger his favourite champagne. The whole range of this family Maison is exemplary. The Brut Réserve, ripe and elegant, the ideal champagne for all occasions, rated 16/20 "A reference" by the Revue du Vin de France. The 2004 vintage is long and charming, while the Winston Churchill Cuvée, made with the best Pinot Noir grapes of the Maison, is of an extraordinary vinosity and power, "a monster of harmony" for the Revue du Vin de France. Winston Churchill 2004 is Hachette's favourite, the 2008 is rated 19.5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France "a future legend".