Laherte Freres, Empreintes, Extra Brut, 2017, 750 ml
A gem despite the difficult vintage. 50% Chardonnay from Les Chemins d'Epernay, 50% Pinot from Les Rouges Maisons. Rich medium-bodied. Soft custardy texture, floral and zesty with notes of meyer lemon, caramelized tropical fruits, white pepper, brioche. Read more
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Champagne
VARIETAL: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
FARMING: Biodynamic
SOIL: Chalk, flint
VINES: up to 60 years
WINEMAKING: Grapes are picked up by hand when fully ripen, then traditional pressing. Primary fermentation in neutral barrels from Burgundy, aged 6 months with regular lees stirring, no malo, minimum of 3 years aging in bottle, dosage of 4 gr/l.