Laherte Freres
Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees |
- Blend: 50% Meunier and 50% Pinot Noir, a white wine from black grapes with a lively, fruity profile
- Brut Nature style: no dosage, no residual sugars; dry, taut and crisp taste
- Ageing and purity: fermentation in wood, maturation on fine lees, unfiltered
- Aromatic profile: notes of pear and hazelnut, dried flowers, anise and spicy nuances
- Terroir and pairings: chalky soils; ideal with elegant starters and fish-based dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature from Laherte Frères is a white wine made from black grapes that combines the expressiveness of Meunier with the structure of Pinot Noir. Produced using the Traditional Method, it reveals a dry and lively profile, characterised by a crisp palate. On the nose, notes of pear and hazelnut blend with delicate hints of dried flowers, anise and spices. The mineral freshness and intense savouriness define a clean and vibrant finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this blend come from selected parcels between the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay and the Vallée de la Marne, in Champagne. The chalky and limestone soils of these areas give the wine a distinct and unmistakable savoury character. This geographical complementarity enhances the fruitiness of the Meunier and the vinosity of the Pinot Noir, expressing a precise territorial identity supported by a dry and rigorous structure.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting at full ripeness precedes a delicate traditional pressing. The base wine ferments in wooden barrels with bâtonnage practices and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. The secondary fermentation in bottle follows the rules of the Traditional Method in the pas dosé style, with no sugar added. Maturation on fine lees and the decision not to filter preserve the tension and expressive purity of the liquid.
History and Curiosities
Part of the “Special & Original” range, this Champagne Blanc de Noirs highlights the authentic approach of Laherte Frères. Through the combination of Meunier and Pinot Noir, fermentation in wood and the absence of filtration, the exceptional chalky soils of the region are truly enhanced. This pas dosé Traditional Method, awarded 91 points by Vinous, offers a vibrant mineral savouriness, ideal for accompanying refined starters and fish dishes.
Awards
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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1889
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 10
The Laherte brothers' vineyards extend over three typical Champagne locations: Épernay, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne; a total of 10 historic crus. The cultivation philosophy involves absolute respect for traditions and a preference for natural methods in place of chemical products: use of plant compounds to increase the defensive capacity of the vines, non-invasive pruning that maintains developed foliage in height, organisation of work and treatments according to the most auspicious days. The production process involves separate vinifications for each Cru to make the most of micro-climatic variations, followed by a work of selection and combination of the wines produced to create a harmonious, elegant and fruity Champagne. Fermentation is slow and spontaneous; one or two racking takes place before bottling.
The Champagnes of the Laherte brothers are brilliantly clean, crisp and genuine wines, resulting from cultivation and production processes based on unconventional and sustainable systems. They are elegant and refined wines that evoke the flavour of the grapes and soils from which they originated. All the products in the range are of high quality and capable of impressing even the most discerning palates, where the bubbles explode, giving that wide variety of aromas and flavours that only the best Champagnes can provide. Read more
| Name | Laherte Freres Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Meunier, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Laherte Freres |
| Story | History and Curiosities Part of the "Special & Original" range, this Champagne Blanc de Noirs highlights the authentic approach of Laherte Frères. Through the combination of Meunier and Pinot Noir, fermentation in wood and the absence of filtration, the exceptional chalky soils of the region are truly enhanced. This pas dosé Traditional Method, awarded 91 points by Vinous, offers a vibrant mineral savouriness, ideal for accompanying refined starters and fish dishes. |
| Origin | Coteaux Sud d'Épernay e Vallée de la Marne |
| Soil composition | Calcareous (chalky) soils |
| Production technique | Traditional method pas dosé |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting at full ripeness, traditional pressing. Alcoholic fermentation in small foudres and barrels with some bâtonnage. Minimal use of sulphites. Malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |