Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Grand Cru Les Chemins d’Avize 2016 (Disg. Apr 2024), Larmandier-Bernier, Avize Grand Cru.​ Crafted from 50-year-old Chardonnay vines in the low-lying Chemin de Flavigny and Plivot parcels on pure chalk, this biodynamic Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut captivates with tension and density after 10 months in Stockinger vats and barrels. Aromas weave lemon zest, white peach, pear, toasted hazelnut, brioche, white flowers, mint, chalk, and white pepper, unfolding into marzipan and beeswax depth. The palate pulses with vivid chalkiness, bright acidity, layered harmony, exotic fruit, and a precise, saline finish at 2g/L dosage.​

Larmandier-Bernier’s Les Chemins d’Avize 2016 shines with Avize’s mineral muscle and finesse – a tightly wound gem poised for greatness. Pair with oysters, caviar, seared scallops, or Dover sole to thrill at its cerebral elegance; bottle this benchmark now.​