Laherte Frères
Champagne Laherte Ultradition Brut
Sales unit: Bottle of 75 cl
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Laherte NV Extra-Brut Ultra Edition
Tasting notes
- Year: Non-Vintage
- Style: Extra Brut
- Dosage: 4.5 g/l
- Market launch: Spring 2020
A champagne for lovers of characterful, terroir-driven sparkling wines with pronounced minerality and complex aromas.
Sensory profile
Aroma: A complex bouquet with pronounced citrus notes, accompanied by ripe pear aromas. Complemented by characteristic brioche notes of fresh bread, floral accents of white blossoms, and subtle almond tones.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied with pronounced structure. It displays a rich and angular character with remarkable length and concentration. The finish presents a distinctive saline minerality that lends the Champagne depth and complexity.
Composition: Homegrown grapes supplemented by approximately 40% purchased must.
The winery
- Winemaker: Aurélien Laherte
- Acquisition: 2005
- Location: Chavot, Côteaux Sud d'Epernay
- Production: approx. 150,000 bottles annually
Philosophy & Vinification
Under the leadership of Aurélien Laherte, the winery has continuously developed. Managed in a resource-efficient manner. The innovative approach includes:
- Vineyard work: Experimental use of cover crops and higher tree canopies
- Grape varieties: Replanting old, traditional varieties
- Cellar development: Modern vinification with diversified aging methods
- Maturation: Vins Clairs are aged in tanks, foudres and used barriques by Benjamin Leroux (Beaune).
- Closure: Early adaptation of Diam Mytik cork
- Dosage: MCR (Moût Concentré Rectifié)
Wine profile
This cuvée represents the house's characteristic style: bold, expressive champagnes with authentic terroir expression. Based on a solid agricultural foundation, the Laherte NV Extra-Brut Ultradition offers excellent value for money in the contemporary grower champagne segment.
