Laherte Freres
Champagne Les Empreintes Extra Brut Millesime 2019
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Wood ageing, largely in casks and foudres. |
- Vintage 2019: Extra Brut Le Impronte by Laherte Frères, 0.75 l, 12.5% vol
- Blend and style: 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, dry and savoury, umami notes
- Vinification in wood: gentle pressing, barrique without malolactic fermentation, unfiltered
- Aromas and taste: lime, pineapple, melon, yellow peach; fine and persistent bubbles
- Terroir and pairings: Chavot-Courcourt, chalky-limestone soil; recommended with sushi and shellfish
Description
What type of wine is it
Champagne Les Empreintes Extra Brut by Laherte Frères is a refined blend crafted according to the Traditional Method, harmonising the structure of Pinot Noir with the freshness of Chardonnay. The flavour profile is dry, savoury, and vibrant, characterised by a marked acidic tension and a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, distinct aromas of lime, pineapple, melon, and yellow peach emerge, introducing a mature palate enriched by delicate umami nuances. This bold personality makes it ideal for pairing with shellfish, sushi, soft cheeses, and fried seafood.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Champagne region, specifically from the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay, in Chavot-Courcourt. Vineyard management aims to enhance the identity of each individual parcel, where chalk and clay soils merge with matrices rich in flint and limestone. This particular geological stratification shapes the wine's mineral component, giving it a distinctively savoury character. The result is a glass that reflects the natural characteristics and dynamics of its terroir in a taut and direct manner.
How it is produced
Production involves separate vinification for each parcel and gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels and malolactic fermentation is not carried out, in order to preserve a taut and vibrant acidity. The wine matures in the same barrels to stabilise, before undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle as per the Traditional Method. The absence of filtration and the calibrated extra brut dosage preserve its expressive integrity, offering a dry palate and a saline finish of extreme precision.
History and interesting facts
Founded in 1889, the house of Laherte Frères presents the Champagne Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2019, a rare blend created on the slopes south of Épernay. Meticulous plot-by-plot vinification and expert ageing in wooden barrels, combined with the decision not to filter the wine, preserve its natural elegance and the authentic identity of Chavot. Award-winning with 94 points from James Suckling and 93 from Robert Parker, this superb vintage enhances the character of every single plot. A wine that tells the story of a century of dedication to tradition.
Awards
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2019
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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 Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Laherte Freres |
| Story | History and interesting facts Founded in 1889, the house of Laherte Frères presents the Champagne Les Empreintes Extra Brut 2019, a rare blend created on the slopes south of Épernay. Meticulous plot-by-plot vinification and expert ageing in wooden barrels, combined with the decision not to filter the wine, preserve its natural elegance and the authentic identity of Chavot. Award-winning with 94 points from James Suckling and 93 from Robert Parker, this superb vintage enhances the character of every single plot. A wine that tells the story of a century of dedication to tradition. |
| Origin | South Slopes of Épernay, Chavot-Courcourt (Champagne) |
| Soil composition | Chalk with fine clay; rich soils with flint and limestone |
| Production technique | Traditional method; plot-by-plot vinification with soft and gentle pressing; fermentation in barriques (wooden barrels) without malolactic fermentation; ageing in wood (barrels and foudres); secondary fermentation in the bottle; minimum Extra Brut dosage; unfiltered |
| Wine making | Traditional method; parcel-by-parcel vinification with immediate and gentle pressing; fermentation in barriques, without malolactic fermentation; ageing in wood (mostly in casks and foudres); second fermentation in the bottle; minimum extra brut dosage. |
| Aging | Wood ageing, largely in casks and foudres. |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |