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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What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VintageNVBottle Sizes750 ML, 1.5 L, 3 LCountryFranceRegionChampagneAppellationCoteaux Sud d'EpernayWine TypeSparklingVarietalsChardonnayVarietal Notes100% ChardonnayVineyardBest 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.OrientationMultiple parcels, varied exposureSoilLimestone soils and sometimes with a presence of fine silts and chalk in surface. Chalky subsoils.ViticultureFarmed in a sustainable manner and influenced by ecological methods with a strong emphasis on biodiverstiy.VinificationGrapes 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 sur lie for 7 months before bottling. 50% reserve wines aged in concrete tanks. no filtration.Aging. Aged sur lie for 7 months before bottling. 50% reserve wines aged in concrete tanks. no filtration. 20 to 30 months sur lattes; zero dosage, several disgorgment during the year.
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Grape Variety
Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
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Vintage
NV
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Crisp , Elegant
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Champagne
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!
