Longitude

This cuvée comes from Chardonnay plots in Vertus, Oger, Avize and Cramant, where the vines grow on chalk that is partly exposed at the surface. The grapes are gently pressed, lightly clarified and transferred directly into Stockinger casks and foudres. Alcoholic fermentation with natural yeasts and malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously; the wine remains on its natural lees for one year, without filtration or fining. It then matures for at least a further two years in bottle. The non-vintage blend contains 40 percent reserve wines from a reserve maintained since 2004. Stylistically, it is direct, fresh and mineral, with fine bubbles and notes of citrus fruit, almond, hazelnut and brioche. Dosage: 2 g/l. ([larmandier.fr](https://larmandier.fr/fr/champagnes/longitude-premier-cru-extra-brut/?utm_source=openai))