Lore Van Doninck

9.3

Gare au gorille - Parijs - 110€ — 2 years ago

Kristen Grimes

10

Crisp apple cider and chalky minerals on the nose. Light on the palate, tart green apple and lemon citrus, chalky minerals linger. Farewell 41! — 2 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.0

Pale gold; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, pear, subtle blossom, toast, brooch; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; well balanced — 4 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Funkay. Love. Happy birthday Mari!! — 4 years ago

with Mari

Ian Hamel

9.2

2021/1/28-29 with torisuki, etc. Bottle code LR140417. I wanted to try this again as the last bottle was a bit funky - this bottle had no such issue, so there may have been something off with the last. This was creamy, with brioche and tangy, bittersweet berry fruit — 5 years ago

John Gallo

8.9

Gift from Joe. He purchased it in Vail. Crisp and cold! Very nice!! Would get again - if we could find it.  — 5 years ago

Ryan Hayward

9.6

An excellent blanc de blanc! Green apple and lemon on the palate with a hint of apricot. Pairs really well with dried apricots! — 6 years ago

Laurie Ison

8.9

Fresh, crisp and perfect with oysters. — 8 years ago

Mitali P

9.0

Rich and creamy but dry — 2 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.3

Great wine. Exotic black cardamom. — 3 years ago

Willie Carter

9.2

When we talk purity and honesty in wine, Larmandier-Bernier instantly comes to mind. An attractive light golden robe and impressive perlage. The nose is instantly striking with plenty of green apple and butter. Lemon and limes along with marzipan. Chalky and fresh, this is one that you really should just sit with for a while and appreciate. The pastry aromas are absolutely killer here. The citrus fruit notes are really prominent over time. So pretty.

A biodynamic Blanc de Blancs from masters of their terroir. Stately and august while remaining approachable. It’s a wine you want to be effusive. Full of personality, charm, and complexity there’s such power and grace with this champagne. Brilliant acidity but there’s no way I would mark this as zero dosage if tasted blind. Laser like precision here. So classy and luxurious.

In the mouth, this is pure joy. Pure finesse and excellence. Terrific texture and balance. Citrus and slight toasted brioche notes. There’s a really nice streak of spice towards the end, especially on the second day. This champagne may not be right for everyone but it’s certainly right for me. I love this. — 3 years ago

Zack Hall

9.4

Turned up! — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.3

My last of the 2014 Ultramarine’s. Sad day. Thankfully 2015s are up next, and I was able to secure extra 2016s during the release a few months back.

This was one of three bubblies (2010 Larmandier-Bernier VV du Levant, Egly Ouriet Rosé) opened alongside a lineup of some fun wines when a buddy, @Shawn R , was in town. As always, my experience with these wines is so unique. You can always tell this is like grower champagne from first smell and sip. Gorgeous golden color in the glass. I normally pick up aromas of cream soda with Ultramarine (aside from their rosé), but didn’t get that here. Caramel dipped golden delicious apples, spiced cider, brioche, a little shaved almond, sporting a gentle “oxidative” flair. On the palate it’s zippy and racy with a distinct herb crusted yellow fruit profile (which I get on some Heintz Chardonnays), alongside more apple, poached pear, and kiss of ripe red Berry fruits. There is also a backbone of limestone/mineral here. When compared to the Larmandier-Bernier, this drank more new world, though if I had tried this blind and not next to a true champagne, I may have been able to get there.

As an aside, we drank half of this bottle (and of the other two bubblies as well) and then put a champagne stopper on it to revisit the next day. Upon opening, the bubbles seemed to have diminish quite a bit and it drank closer to a still wine...and then 30mins later, it was like this roared back to life for one last hurrah, full of bubbles and totally vibrant. Not sure I’ve seen a bubbly do that before. The last glass on the second day was just as good as the first glass on the first day. — 5 years ago

with Shawn

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

Lovely. Thanks SOMMSelect. Wednesday just got better. — 6 years ago

John W

9.8

Darker salmon coloration. On the nose, strawberry, apple and pear. On the palate, tight bubbles, and the palate seems to mirror the nose. The finish is extraordinarily long and pleasant with the strawberry, apple, pear and minerality. Very crisp. — 2 years ago

Carter White

9.3

Creamy and vibrant! — 3 years ago

Patrick Peters

9.4

Loved the minerals and light lemon. Fresh, crisp and clean. Paired well with parm popcorn! Happy New Year! — 4 years ago

with Sarah

Erik Sjolund

9.5

Simple but very tasty BdB. Fruity yet fresh. Still not tart. — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.3

One of three bottles of bubbly (2014 Ultramarine BdN and 2010 Larmandier-Bernier VV du Levant) opened when a good friend, @Shawn R , was in town. EO is one of my favorite champagne producers, but this was actually my first experience with the rosé.

5yrs on the lees, disgorged mid 2019. Slightly orange pink in the glass. Initially, it was very razor sharp and intense. Jasmine, orange zest, and dried apricots on the nose. On the palate, the intensity picked up with a strong backbone of limestone, chalk, tangerine and some honeysuckle. When this paired with food, it showed its true colors with a touch more body and richness. Even more impressive was how much better this was on day two...likely a champagne that could benefit from a decant at this age. Much more creamy and showing more red Berry fruit like raspberries, rhubarb and also a little floral. Yeast driven notes didn’t appear until day two. Complex, intense and lots of potential. — 5 years ago

with Shawn

Greg Koslosky

9.2

Impressive coming right after Henriot Cuvée 38 the Larmendier is 2012 base . — 6 years ago