Laherte Freres Les Grandes Crayeres Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Millesime 2018

Country: France
Region and Appellation: Champagne

Crafted from 100% Chardonnay grown on the Campanian chalk soils of Les Coteaux Sud d’Épernay, this single-vineyard Champagne exemplifies Laherte Frères’ commitment to terroir transparency. The 2018 vintage reveals a tense, mineral-driven profile, with vibrant acidity and a crystalline purity that reflects its unique geology (chalk lies just 20cm beneath the surface).

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: A precise bouquet of lemon zest, green apple, and crushed chalk, layered with brioche and yeast complexity.
• Palate: Racy acidity frames flavors of grapefruit and wet stone, supported by an elegant mousse and chalk-infused finish.
• Structure: Extra Brut (3-4 g/L dosage) with 12% alcohol – bone-dry yet textured.

Winemaking & Legacy

• Hand-harvested grapes, fermented in oak barrels (no malolactic) to preserve freshness.
• Aged 5 years on lees for depth, then hand-disgorged.
• From the 7th-generation Laherte family, pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne.

Chardonnay

Dry

750mL