Laherte Freres
Champagne Les Rouges Maisons
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 18 months. |
- Grape variety and style: Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Noir, with a dry and refined character
- Origin: Sourced from Chavot, Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, with clay, silica and chalk soils
- Production: Hand-harvested and traditionally pressed to preserve purity
- Vinification in wood: Fermentation in barrique and malolactic fermentation for added complexity
- Ageing and awards: 18 months on the lees; rated 93 by James Suckling, 92 by Vinous
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Champagne Les Rouges Maisons is a rigorous and pure interpretation of Pinot Noir by Laherte Frères. This sparkling wine, crafted according to the principles of the Traditional Method, expresses a deeply vinous character and innate elegance. On the palate, it is structured and dry, able to balance the natural fullness of the fruit with a vibrant mineral imprint. It is a Blanc de Noirs that delivers a taut and satisfying tasting experience, remaining absolutely faithful to the dryness typical of its Extra Brut profile.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from the commune of Chavot, in the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, a prime area for Champagne. Laherte Frères cultivates these vineyards in harmony with natural rhythms through strict biodynamic methods. The vines sink their roots into deep soils characterised by a rich presence of clay, flint and schist, resting on a chalky subsoil. It is this unique geological composition that imparts the wine with its distinctive savouriness, translating the complex identity of the terroir into the glass.
How is it produced
After manual harvesting, the bunches undergo traditional pressing. The base wine undergoes its first fermentation in wooden barrels, enriching its aromatic profile, and subsequently completes malolactic fermentation. The slow prise de mousse in the bottle is accompanied by ageing on the lees for eighteen months, a key stage in defining the complex texture of the sip. The very low final dosage preserves the clear and dry essence of this carefully crafted artisan vinification.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of the Laherte Frères house, Les Rouges Maisons is a prestigious Champagne Blanc de Noirs that faithfully embodies the terroir of Chavot. Made from Pinot Noir grapes grown using biodynamic agriculture, this Extra Brut combines deep vinosity with exceptional finesse. The manual harvest and barrel fermentation give the glass an elegant complexity, further refined by 18 months of ageing on the lees. Highly acclaimed by critics, it offers an intense sip that celebrates the family's purest artisanal vocation.
Awards
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93/100
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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92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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 Rouges Maisons Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Laherte Freres |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of the Laherte Frères house, Les Rouges Maisons is a prestigious Champagne Blanc de Noirs that faithfully embodies the terroir of Chavot. Made from Pinot Noir grapes grown using biodynamic agriculture, this Extra Brut combines deep vinosity with exceptional finesse. The manual harvest and barrel fermentation give the glass an elegant complexity, further refined by 18 months of ageing on the lees. Highly acclaimed by critics, it offers an intense sip that celebrates the family's purest artisanal vocation. |
| Origin | Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, Chavot (Champagne) |
| Soil composition | Fairly deep soil with a significant presence of clay, flint and schist; chalky subsoil. |
| Production technique | Traditional method; manual harvest; traditional pressing; alcoholic fermentation in barrique; ageing on the lees for 18 months |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting at full ripeness, traditional pressing. Alcoholic fermentation in barriques. Malolactic fermentation completed. Aged on the lees for 18 months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |