NV Laherte Freres Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Champagne, France (2023b)
$78.00
- Varietal Notes
- 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier
- Vineyard
- From selected plots of Meunier and Pinot Noir from the Coteaux Sud d' Epernay, Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims.
- Orientation
- Multiple parcels, varied exposure
- Soil
- Limestone soils and a presence of fine silts and chalk on surface. Chalky subsoils.
- Viticulture
- Farmed in a sustainable manner and influenced by ecological methods with a strong emphasis on biodiverstiy.
- Vinification
- Grapes are picked by hand when fully ripe, and traditionally pressed. Alcoholic fermentation in foudres and barrels with regular stirring of the lees, partial malolactic fermentation.
- Aging
- Aged on the lees for 7 months in barrels and foudres before bottling. 50% reserve wines aged in concrete tanks. No filtration.
- Production
- 14,0000 bottles
- Notes
- A partner to theeflagship Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, this zero dosage Blanc de Noirs is an exuberant and vibrant expression of Pinot Noir and Meunier with lovely freshness and cut.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Laherte-Freres
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Aperitif, Fried Food, Crunchy Greens
- Characteristics Grower Champagne, Champagne Method
- This item is not eligible for discount.