Laherte Freres - Les Vignes D'autrefois Extra Brut Champagne 2018 (750ml)
Price: $84.00
Sale Price: $75.00
| Producer | Laherte Freres |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Pinot Meunier |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1801312 |
| Size | 750ml |
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2018 Extra Brut Vignes d’Autrefois is a selection of 100% Meunier sourced from vines planted between 1947 and 1964. Deeply-pitched and vinous, the Autrefois fills out beautifully with a bit of time in the glass. The aromatics alone are thrilling, but all the elements are so well balanced. Old-vine Meunier planted on chalk yields a Champagne that deftly balances richness with vibrancy. The Autrefois nimbly captures the essence of the house style. It's a gorgeous Champagne from Laherte. Dosage is 2-4 grams per liter. Disgorged: November, 2021.
- By Antonio Galloni on November 2022
There’s a lot to explore in these new releases from Laherte. Most of the wines are a bit softer than usual, which is probably a reflection of the warmer base vintages in many of the bottlings. What I admire most about these Champagnes is their purity and singularity of expression. Varietal and site character are always front and center. Organic/biodynamic farming and a minimalist approach in the cellar inform these wonderfully distinctive Champagnes. It’s next to impossible to choose favorites in this range.
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