Laherte Frères, Les Grandes Crayères, 2018

£73.00

Single‑parcel, old‑vine Chardonnay from chalk‑rich Coteaux Sud d’Épernay; barrel‑fermented with no malolactic and an extra‑brut dosage, giving racy, saline precision and drive.

lemon zest
green apple
chalk
oyster shell

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At a glance

Producer: Laherte Frères
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne
Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Wine type: Sparkling
Alcohol: 12.5%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — practising Biodynamic — practising

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

oysters on the half shell
sashimi or crudo
tempura prawns
lemon roast chicken
aged Comté

How to serve it

Serve: Cool (10–12°C)

Why Cave selected it

A focused, single‑parcel Blanc de Blancs from old vines (1953 & 1978) grown on shallow chalk; no‑malo energy and extra‑brut finesse deliver clarity, mineral depth and superb gastronomic versatility.

About the wine

Chardonnay from west-facing, chalk-rich slopes in Chavot gives this vintage Blanc de Blancs its focus and mineral character. Bright acidity and a fine, savoury finish balance the depth and texture of the wine.

About Laherte Frères

Laherte & Frères are based in Chavot-Courcourt just to the south of Epernay in an area that falls between the Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne. Domaine head Aurélien is part of a dynamic young generation of vignerons making waves in Champagne and producing a fine array of terroir-driven champagnes, adopting a natural approach to viticulture, looking for balance in their grapes, soils and vineyards.

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