Laherte Freres, Ultradition, NV

£56.40

Grower Champagne from Chavot-Courcourt blending Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (with c.40% reserve wines), fermented in vat and oak with partial malolactic and a Brut dosage for a balanced, terroir-led NV cuvée.

brioche
citrus zest
red apple
chalky mineral

At a glance

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

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low

What to eat with it

oysters
sushi and sashimi
fried chicken
triple-cream cheese
tempura prawns

How to serve it

Serve: Cool (10–12°C)

Why Cave selected it

Textbook, characterful grower Champagne: high Meunier proportion for generosity, reserve wines and oak for depth, and a pinpoint, chalky finish that’s versatile at the table.

About the wine

This is a subtle amalgam of the domaine’s holdings. Ultradition was initially aged both in cuve and oak (foudres and fûts 3-15yo) – 60% of the malos were completed. It was given 22 months bottle age and disgorged with 6.5g/l dosage in November

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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