Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Laherte Frères

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Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Laherte Frères

The wine

The champagne house Laherte Frères, founded in 1889, spans 11 hectares. A philosophy of natural practises is applied throughout the vineyard. The vines are 35 years old on average. Produced from the domain's best parcels of Chardonnay vines, on the southern slopes of Epernay (Chavot and Epernay), this champagne comprises 50% reserve wine. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted in barriques and foudre casks, with regular lees stirring; malolactic fermentation is partially completed, before six months of élevage on the lees. The result is a perfectly balanced champagne, with very harmonious and well-integrated acidity, citrus and white fruit aromas and beautiful juice; clean, with a saline peak. This Champagne should be served cool (9°C). Pair it with smoked salmon or roasted crayfish.

This illustrious champagne house, founded in 1889, is now under the care of its fifth and sixth generations. Thierry and his son Aurélien manage the property masterfully, with vineyards extending across over 11 hectares on the Côte de Blanc, the slopes of Sud d'Epernay and the Marne valley. A certain philosophy is applied to the vineyard work with a preference for natural practises. Laherte Frères is one of those rare houses still growing some of the Champagne region's forgotten grape varieties, namely Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbanne which all go into Les 7 along with the three classic varieties. The vineyards are propagated using massal selection and the majority of champagnes are vinified in wood. The élevage is particularly well executed and precise without going over the top. Malolactic fermentation is often avoided. This vineyard produces excellent, flavoursome de terroir champagnes with a strong personality. They are particularly popular with connoisseurs and critics.