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Laherte Freres, Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature (2021), NV

$56.69

$62.99

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The Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV is a highly regarded Champagne crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the south-facing slopes of Épernay and Chavot. Known for its pure expression, this wine is produced without dosage, highlighting its bright acidity and minerality. Aromas of lemon oil, white flowers, and crushed chalk dominate the nose, while the palate showcases crisp apple, pear, and almond notes with a taut, chalky texture. Fermented in both foudres and barrels with regular lees stirring, it presents a structured, elegant mousse and a long, saline finish

This Champagne is favored for its bone-dry, mineral-driven profile. The wine balances citrus and orchard fruits with subtle touches of brioche and almond, embodying the precision and finesse of Laherte Frères' winemaking. Its clean, thirst-quenching finish and zero dosage make it an ideal choice for those who enjoy dry, complex sparkling wines.

More about this wine

Grapes | 100% Chardonnay

Vineyards | Best parcels of Chardonnay from four villages on the southern slopes of Epernay and the Côte des Blancs; vines planted in mid-1980s; limestone soils and a presence of fine silts and chalk on the surface; chalky sub-soils.

Vinification | Grapes are picked by hand when fully ripe, and traditionally pressed. Alcoholic fermentation in foudres and barrels with regular stirring of the lees; partial malolactic fermentation; aged 7 months followed by a light filtration before bottling in the spring; non-dosé.

Disgorgement:  February 2024

Aurélien Laherte believes Champagne should be for everyone. We agree.

Along with childhood best friend and fellow rising star, Raphaël Bérèche, they formed Terre de Vins, a down to earth trade organization. They bring together like-minded growers for a yearly tasting of vin clair (still wine, pre-bubbles) and finished Champagne to showcase their progressive wines.

Aurélien makes wines of power and whimsy, decadence and tension. Maybe it is because of his biodynamic approach, maybe it was his training with Antoine Sélosse or maybe he is simply one of the best vignerons in Champagne. No matter the reason, take advantage of this newsletter only pricing to experience it for yourself.

All of his wines are aged in neutral barrels, do not go through malolactic fermentation and have just enough dosage to balance the wine and showcase the terroir.

Seventh generation winegrower Aurélien Laherte is part of a dynamic, young generation making waves in Champagne and producing a fine array of terroir-driven Champagnes using a natural approach to viticulture and winemaking. Since taking the helm of his family’s estate in 2005, Aurelien has been a devoted practitioner of organic and biodynamic viticulture, striving to produce a lineup of blended and single-vineyard Champagnes that deeply expresses the identities of his unique terroirs. The vibrant, energetic and racy profile of Laherte Frères Champagnes has earned Aurélien a reputations as a rising star in the region.

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Champagne boasts some of the world’s greatest luxury brands with Krug, Cristal and, of course, Dom Perignon. But it’s also home to hundreds of small dynamic producers—farmers who grow their own grapes (often organically) and make (often with natural methods) tiny amounts of pure and absolutely delicious wine that reflect the individual personalities of their villages and terroirs. Toast with these wines, for sure. But also treat them like the great wines they are: taste, drink, explore!

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