Laherte Freres
Champagne Meslier & Pinot Extra Brut 2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Petit Meslier, 50% Pinot Nero |
- Vintage and style: 2020 sparkling rosé, Classic Method Brut Nature with no dosage
- Rare blend: 50% Petit Meslier and 50% Pinot Noir, balancing freshness and structure
- Aromas and colour: deep pink, fine bubbles, notes of wild berries and rose petals
- Artisanal production: biodynamic method, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Pairings and serving: ideal with fish, shellfish and cheeses; serve at 6–8 °C, 12.5% ABV
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Meslier & Pinot Brut Nature by Laherte Frères is an elegant rosé sparkling wine that combines Petit Meslier and Pinot Noir grapes in a balanced blend. Produced using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its zero dosage, which ensures a pure and essential flavour profile. Visually, it displays an intense pink colour enlivened by a fine perlage. On the nose, clear notes of wild berries and rose petals emerge. The palate is fresh and persistent, with a clean finish that is ideal for pairing with shellfish and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the renowned Champagne region, thanks to the production philosophy of Laherte Frères. The estate encompasses seventy-two micro-parcels located between Épernay, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. The agronomic approach is strictly based on biodynamic agriculture, employing sustainable practices aimed at preserving natural balances. This careful management allows the unique pedoclimatic differences of the crus to be fully expressed, giving the Champagne a profound and authentic connection to its terroir.
How it is produced
In the winery, each cru is vinified separately with meticulous care. Spontaneous fermentation is triggered by indigenous yeasts, followed by slow natural rackings before the secondary fermentation in bottle according to the Traditional Method. The final blend aims for pure fruit expression and maximum harmony on the palate. Finished as Brut Nature without any addition of dosage syrup, this sparkling wine offers a taut and vibrant tasting experience, also guaranteeing excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic maison Laherte Frères, founded in 1889, this exclusive Champagne AOC rosé from the 2020 vintage embodies artisanal excellence. The result of an equal blend of Petit Meslier and Pinot Noir, this wine is born from a deep respect for the land through biodynamic farming practices. Spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts enhance the nuances of the crus, giving rise to a refined Traditional Method with zero dosage. A true oenological rarity, produced in a very limited edition of only 336 precious bottles.
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 Meslier & Pinot Brut Nature 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Petit Meslier, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Laherte Freres |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic maison Laherte Frères, founded in 1889, this exclusive Champagne AOC rosé from the 2020 vintage embodies artisanal excellence. The result of an equal blend of Petit Meslier and Pinot Noir, this wine is born from a deep respect for the land through biodynamic farming practices. Spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts enhance the nuances of the crus, giving rise to a refined Traditional Method with zero dosage. A true oenological rarity, produced in a very limited edition of only 336 precious bottles. |
| Origin | Champagne (Épernay, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne), Francia |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method), pas dosé (zero dosage/Brut Nature) |
| Wine making | Traditional method/classic method (Champagne), pas dosé (zero dosage/Brut Nature). Separate vinifications for each cru; slow spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; one or two rackings before bottling; selection and blending for balance, elegance and fruit expression. |
| Year production | 336 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |