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Laherte Frères : Les Rouges Maison Blanc de Noirs 2021
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Description
Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Laherte Frères "Les Rouges Maison" Blanc de Noirs 2021
Tasting Notes
Color
This wine displays a pale white hue.
Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of red fruits such as red apple, cherry, cranberry, and strawberry. It also opens onto floral touches and a chalky minerality, complemented by subtle nuances of pastry, butter, and woody spices.
Palate
Boasting lovely acidity and a distinguished character, the palate offers a fine, mineral texture that reflects its chalky terroir. This champagne stands out for its richness, vinosity, and remarkable depth.
Food and Wine Pairing
This wine pairs wonderfully with seafood such as oysters, scallops, and shellfish. It also perfectly complements truffle or game-based dishes, such as roasted pigeon breast with leeks and wild mushrooms.
Other Characteristics
The Laherte Frères "Les Rouges Maison" Blanc de Noirs 2021 is an extra brut, indicating a very low dosage, under 6 grams per liter.
The Authentic Expression of a Great Champagne Terroir by Laherte Frères
The Estate
Founded in 1889 by Jean-Baptiste Laherte in the village of Chavot, the Laherte Frères estate now spans 11 hectares. Located in Champagne, this family-run estate has managed to preserve its heritage while evolving toward environmentally friendly practices. Currently led by Aurélien Laherte, representing the seventh generation since taking the helm in 2005, the estate stands out for its low-intervention approach and its organic- and biodynamic-inspired viticulture. The estate is renowned worldwide for its authentic cuvées that beautifully showcase the unique expression of each parcel.
The Vineyard
The vineyard from which this wine originates is located in the Côteaux Sud d'Épernay, a unique geographical area in Champagne that links the Côte des Blancs to the Marne Valley. The specific plot, named "Les Rouges Maisons," was planted in 1983 on the terroir of Chavot. The vines thrive on soils composed of soft, friable chalk, covered with a layer of clay mixed with flint, limestone, schist, and marl. The estate favors natural viticulture, promoting biodiversity and soil health.
Winemaking and Aging
The winemaking process for the Laherte Frères "Les Rouges Maison" Blanc de Noirs 2021 follows a rigorous plot-by-plot approach. The base wine ferments in used Burgundian oak barrels. Aging takes place on fine lees for approximately six months, accompanied by regular bâtonnage. To preserve the wine's freshness and natural malic acidity, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. Finally, the cuvée is bottled under pressure with minimal dosage to allow the terroir to fully express itself.
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
