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Country: FranceRegion: ChampagneType:ChampagneGrape:Pinot MeunierLaherteFreres is run by Aurélien Laherte, who has been at the helm of his family estate since 2005. Laherte Frereswas founded in 1889 in the village of Chavotin the CoteauxSud D’Epernay, and over the generations the vineyard holdings have slowly grown to 10.5 hectares, always with an emphasis on allowing full terroir expression in the wines through careful farming. Aurélien farms 7 hectares biodynamically and certified organic, with the other vineyardsfarmed uncertified organic or, at minimum, sustainably. Under Aurélien’s leadership,LaherteFreres hasbegun to produce a series of single vineyard and single vintage cuvéesvinified in Burgundy barrels without malolactic fermentation and bottled without fining or filtration.Sourced from vineyards with an average age of 25 years and more than 40 years for the parcels that are selected for the red wine.This cuveeis a blend of 30% macerated Meunier, 60% white wine (immediately pressed Meunier) and 10% still red Meunier. Grapes are hand pickedwhen fully ripened. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in in vats, foudres and barrels. Malolactic fermentation is partialymade.Disgorgementis done by hand.This Extra-Brut RoséChampagne shows the maturity from the family’sold vines of Pinot Meunier singularly. Usingdifferent vinificationtechniques, they are able to achievea perfect balance of fruit, complexity, structure and freshness. The wineis racy and rich, focused and full, with a long, dry finish.
