2018 Laherte Frères 'Les Grandes Crayeres' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Millesime Champagne, France
$99.99
100% Chardonnay from two very chalky plots of massale selection vines in the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
SOIL:Chalk close to the surface, very little topsoil
VITICULTURE:Organically farmed, all work in tandem with Mother Nature's rhythms.
VINIFICATION:Natural fermentation in 3-6 year old barrels. Light lees stirring; no malolactic fermentation.
AGING:Bottling in April-May, like other wines. 30 months on lees in bottles. Minimum 9 months after disgorgment before commercial release.
NOTES: Les Grands Crayeres is a powerful, deep and structured Chardonnay with impressive poise and a long life ahead. An impressive new parcellaire cuvee from Aurelien Laherte.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Appellation Vallée de la Marne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Laherte Frères
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Grower Champagne, Champagne Method, Dressed to Impress, Zippy, Bright and Fresh