Larmandier-Bernier has been rated as one of Champagnes top 5 producers by Andrew Jefford in his celebrated work. This estate is meticulously run by Pierre Larmandier and his wife Sophie. Pierres family have owned vineyards in the Côte des Blancs since the Revolution. These are vineyards on roughly the same 'Latitude' and the name also hints at the breadth of texture that the wines from these clay rich soils tend to offer up, even when only chardonnay is used.