NV Champagne Laherte Frères Ultradition

Dubbed “just impeccable, especially within its peer group” by Galloni, Laherte’s Meunier-led ‘entry-level’ Champagne is from eight different parcels across the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay and Vallée de la Marne. The blend of 60% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir represents the diversity of the estate’s plantings. Some 40% of the blend these days is drawn from the two preceding vintages. This is a top-value grower wine—bright, pure and juicy with loads of delicious redcurrant, floral and re...Read More...

Dubbed “just impeccable, especially within its peer group” by Galloni, Laherte’s Meunier-led ‘entry-level’ Champagne is from eight different parcels across the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay and Vallée de la Marne. The blend of 60% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir represents the diversity of the estate’s plantings. Some 40% of the blend these days is drawn from the two preceding vintages.
 
This is a top-value grower wine—bright, pure and juicy with loads of delicious redcurrant, floral and red apple-skin Meunier fruit. A hint of spice adds complexity, and the finish is bright as a button, driven by zesty, mineral length. The quality for this price is outstanding. - Bibendum, Importer. 

Laherte Freres has rocketed to the top of the grower Champagne movement, loved for their authentic, terroir-driven wines. The young Aurèlien Laherte is regarded as one the most exciting producers in the region. Since taking control of his family's vines on the slopes to the south of Epernay, Aurèlien adopted organic & biodynamic vineyard practices & a traditional approach to winemaking, opting for minimal intervention, natural yeast fermentations, low dosages, large format barrels for ageing, & using a classic wooden press. If you love incredible, crafts laser-focused Champagne, bonjour.

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