N/V Rosé de Meunier, Laherte Frères

N/V Rosé de Meunier, Laherte Frères

This is a fairly recent addition to the Laherte stable: a fresh, spicy, and lightly fruity style of rosé. Its production is tightly limited. Aurélien Laherte is the seventh generation of his family to grow vines in the village of Chavot-Courcourt, just to the south of Epernay in between the Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne in a sub-region known as Côteaux Sud d’Épernay. He and his family work 10 hectares across 75 parcels here and his distinctive wines have earned him a strong following. Aurélien is one of a group of dynamic young growers, along with his friend Raphaël Bérèche, who are bent on natural methods and achieving excquisite terroir expression.

Critic score
94/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Champagne, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Meunier
  • Maturity
    Ready 2021 - 2029info
  • Colour
    Rosé
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Sparkling
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    12.5%

Tasting notes

The NV Extra Brut Rosé de Meunier is dazzling. Rich yet focused, with superb depth, Laherte's Extra Brut Rosé is a magical Champagne in every way. Orange peel, sweet red berry fruit, cranberry, mint and chalk are some of the many aromas and flavors that develop as this breathtaking Champagne shows off its pedigree. This release is a blend of 2017 and 2016 composed of 60% Meunier (white), 30% Meunier (macerated) and 10% Meunier (still red wine). In a word: magical. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: March, 2020.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (November 2020)
94/100

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