Like Egly-Ouriet and Selosse, Larmandier-Bernier has been rated as one of Champagne's top 5 producers by Andrew Jefford. The name here refers to the "vertical" nature of the geographic locations of the vineyards as well as capturing the more linear, mineral style of the finished wine: Longitude is all about linearity and raciness. This is 100% Cote des Blancs Chardonnay and all the vineyards are all north of the village of Vertus. Connecting the dots between these communes forms a line close to the 4th meridian. Hence Longitude. Expect a vibrant, crystalline and remarkably refined Champagne, crackling with chalky energy and bright, citrus and nectarine fruit. Such purity and minerality could only come from the man that Laurent d'Harcourt, MD of Pol Roger, recently dubbed "The Ayatollah of quality" and his impeccably tended vineyards. Longitude is dosed with very low 3-4 grams per litre (extra brut).