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.

What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...

Vintage
NV
Bottle Sizes
750 ML
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Appellation
Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
Wine Type
Sparkling
Varietals
Pinot Meunier
Varietal Notes
100% Pinot Meunier
Vineyard
mainly from Coteaux Sud d' Epernay and Vallée de la Marne. Sourced from vineyards with an average age of 25 years and more than 40 years for the parcels that are selected for the elaboration of the red wine
Orientation
Multiple parcels, varied exposure.
Soil
Clay topsoil, chalky subsoils
Viticulture
Farmed in a sustainable manner and influenced by ecological methods with a strong emphasis on biodiverstiy.
Vinification
60% white pressed Meunier, 30% maceration, 10% red Meunier. The goal is to strike a balance between a fruity Rosé d’assemblage and the meatier aspects of Rosé de Saignée. Grapes are picked up by hand when fully ripen. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in in vats, foudres and barrels. Malolactic fermentation is partly made.
Aging
36 months sur lattes; Dosage 2.5 g/L; Disgorgement several during the year