Laherte Freres Extra Brut Champagne Petit Meslier Vintage Rated

Experience Laherte Frères’ Rare Petit Meslier Champagne

Discover an extraordinary non-vintage gem from Champagne’s visionary Laherte Frères – a vibrant 100% Petit Meslier cuvée celebrating one of France’s rarest heritage grapes. Crafted in Chavot from young vines with reserve wines (60% 2018/40% 2017), this Extra Brut dazzles with electric acidity preserved even in warm vintages – a signature trait of this nearly-forgotten variety born from Gouais Blanc and Savagnin.

Savor layered complexity: zesty citrus and crisp green apple dance with honeyed orchard fruit while subtle notes of chalk minerality, white pepper, and lime emerge through its satiny texture. Extended lees contact adds depth with whispers of buttered toast and nuts balanced by refreshing vibrancy – all harmonized by masterful oak integration at just 2g/L dosage.

Critics celebrate its tension-filled personality – Vinous praises its “airy lift” (92pts), James Suckling notes transformative creaminess beneath initial funkiness (91pts), while Wine Advocate hails it as “more than curio” with racy structure (90pts). At 12.5% ABV, this inaugural release embodies Laherte’s dedication to biodiversity through their treasured co-planted Les 7 parcel – a conversation-starting rarity for collectors seeking distinctive terroir expression.

Part of our exclusive Fine & Rare collection – no discounts apply.