Laherte Freres
Champagne Les 7 Soléra 2005-2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 18% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Meunier, 17% Pinot Bianco, 15% Petit Meslier, 14% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Grigio, 8% Arbane |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees with regular stirring; blending of different vintages in the solera style (50% wines from the current vintage + 50% reserve wines). |
- Blend of seven grape varieties: Chardonnay, Meunier and five traditional varieties for greater aromatic complexity
- Solera method: blend of vintages from 2005 to 2020 for depth and consistency of flavour
- Fermentation in barrique: natural vinification in wood for elegance and structure
- Ageing on fine lees: periodic stirring for aromatic breadth and expressive purity
- Flavour profile: dry and clear, notes of citrus, fruit and flowers, 12.5% ABV
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Les 7 Solera Extra Brut by Laherte Frères is a refined interpretation of the Traditional Method, the result of a blend of seven varieties. This cuvée harmoniously combines Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Arbane. On the palate, it stands out for being dry, taut and crystalline, with a dynamic sip enlivened by vibrant citrus and floral notes. The structure is deep and enveloping, enhanced by a persistent freshness on the palate.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Chavot, in the heart of the Champagne region. The vines sink their roots into calcareous-clay soils characterised by the presence of pebbles, fine clay and chalk. This particular subsoil imparts a pronounced minerality, which translates in the glass into a vibrant gustatory tension. The recovery and care of these historic varieties make it possible to obtain a wine with a strong identity profile, in perfect balance with the dry character of the dosage.
How it is produced
Production follows a solera-style blending, in which reserve wines are integrated with the musts from the current harvest. Alcoholic fermentation takes place naturally inside oak barrels, encouraging slow maturation. Subsequently, the wine ages for a long time on the fine lees, kept in suspension through regular stirring. This production choice gives great aromatic breadth and ensures an extremely clean and elegant final result.
History and Curiosities
Champagne Les 7 Solera by Laherte Frères is a crystalline tribute to history, created to highlight the profound complexity of the Chavot terroir. This extraordinary Extra Brut combines three traditional grape varieties with four ancient ones in a rare expressive mosaic. Its fascinating solera-style blend, encompassing vintages from 2005 to 2020 with natural fermentation in barrique, offers the palate vibrant citrus notes and delicate floral nuances. The elegant ageing on fine lees imparts an enveloping structure and timeless freshness.
Awards
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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94/100
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:
15 - 25 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 7 Solera Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 18% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Meunier, 17% Pinot Bianco, 15% Petit Meslier, 14% Pinot Nero, 10% Pinot Grigio, 8% Arbane |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Laherte Freres |
| Story | History and Curiosities Champagne Les 7 Solera by Laherte Frères is a crystalline tribute to history, created to highlight the profound complexity of the Chavot terroir. This extraordinary Extra Brut combines three traditional grape varieties with four ancient ones in a rare expressive mosaic. Its fascinating solera-style blend, encompassing vintages from 2005 to 2020 with natural fermentation in barrique, offers the palate vibrant citrus notes and delicate floral nuances. The elegant ageing on fine lees imparts an enveloping structure and timeless freshness. |
| Origin | Chavot, Champagne, France |
| Soil composition | Calcareous-clay soils with pebbles. |
| Production technique | Traditional method; blending of different vintages in solera style; natural alcoholic fermentation in barriques; ageing on fine lees with regular stirring |
| Wine making | Traditional method; blending of different vintages in a solera style (50% vintage wines + 50% reserve wines); natural alcoholic fermentation in barriques; ageing on fine lees with regular stirring. |
| Aging | Ageing on fine lees with regular stirring; blending of different vintages in the solera style (50% wines from the current vintage + 50% reserve wines). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |