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Laherte Freres, Champagne Rose de Saignee Les Beaudiers Extra Brut [2020], NV

$99.99

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Laherte Frères’ Champagne Rosé de Saignée “Les Beaudiers” Extra Brut NV, with a base of 2020, is an expressive and bold rosé made entirely from Pinot Meunier. The fruit is sourced from the single vineyard “Les Beaudiers” in the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, where the chalk and clay-limestone soils contribute to the wine’s distinctive structure and minerality. Crafted using the saignée method, where the juice undergoes a short maceration with the skins, this rosé captures the intense fruit character of Pinot Meunier while maintaining freshness. Vinified in oak barrels, “Les Beaudiers” gains additional complexity and depth.

On the nose, this Rosé de Saignée offers vibrant aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, and pomegranate, accented by floral notes and a hint of spice. The palate is robust yet elegant, with flavors of ripe red berries, blood orange, and a subtle earthy undertone, balanced by a creamy, fine mousse. The Extra Brut dosage keeps the finish dry and precise, enhancing the wine’s acidity and mineral character, leaving a long, refreshing impression.

This Champagne pairs beautifully with dishes like duck breast, charcuterie, or dishes featuring rich sauces, as its bold fruit and structure can stand up to complex flavors. The 2020 base vintage brings a youthful vibrancy, making “Les Beaudiers” both a striking aperitif and a versatile choice for the table, showcasing Laherte Frères’ skillful approach to crafting terroir-driven, expressive rosés.

More about this wine

Grapes | 100% Pinot Meunier

Vineyards | Old vines (planted in 1953, 1958 and 1965) in the low-yielding parcel of “Les Beaudiers” planted to Pinot Meunier, but the occasional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Fromenteau vines are found in the vineyard. Forty cm of black topsoils with fragments of silex and then a layer of clay; hit hard limestone at about 70 cm.

Vinification | Extremely careful, meticulous work is done in the vineyard to obtain the healthiest grapes. Destemming and maceration of 12-16 hours; primary fermentation in barrel, no malo, aged 24 months sur lattes, 2 gr/l dosage.

Disgorgement: December 2023

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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