2015 Mount Horrocks Shiraz Organic, Clare Valley

2015 Mount Horrocks Shiraz Organic, Clare Valley

Laherte Freres Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs NV Brut, Champagne

Laherte Freres Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs NV Brut, Champagne

Laherte Freres Ultradition Brut, Epernay

A$83.04
Availability: Out of stock
SKU
LEHULTNV
93
Laherte's “gorgeous” entry Champagne continues its skywards trajectory of quality (like all of this producer's wines). Crafted from both biodynamic and organically reared fruit, there are now two reserve vintages blended in, giving more complexity and depth. Our current release is based on 2016 with the reserve wines coming from 2015 and 2014.
The reserve wines now make up 40% of the blend (a key to the leap in quality), and 60% of this reserve is barrel-aged material. In terms of the varietal mix, the blend remains 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir from a total of seven different parcels across the Côteaux Sud d'Épernay and Vallée de la Marne, namely Chavot, Mancy, Morangis, Le Breuil, Boursault, Moussy and Vaudancourt. The average age of the vines is 30 years (old by Champagne standards!)
Aurélien Laherte naturally ferments the wines in a mixture of vessels—including two 50-hl Rousseau tronconique casks, old barrels, foudre and concrete. Regardless of vessel, the wines are always on lees and the malolactic fermentation is partially completed (around 60-70% on average). Dosage here is only 4 g/L. This is simply a superb value grower wine; bright, pure and juicy with just enough pulpy flesh and loads of delicious Fuji apple, red currant and a punchy, chalky close. The quality being delivered for this price is outstanding. 

The NV Extra Brut Ultradition is a gorgeous wine at its level, and also a terrific introduction to the Laherte Champagnes. Translucent and energetic, the Ultradition has a lot to offer. Pear, almond and dried flowers meld together as this creamy, ample Champagne shows off its distinctive personality. The flavors are brilliant and chiseled throughout. What a gorgeous wine this is. The Ultradition is based on Meunier (unusual for a NV Champagne), with 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir.
93 points Antonio Galloni vinous.com

Bright, appley and fragrant, this feels fresh and easy to drink, buttressed by taut, lively acidity. As usual, it's made from a majority of meunier (60 percent), blended with 30 percent chardonnay and ten percent pinot noir. It finishes with brightly citrusy fragrance, its tangerine-like flavors showing energy and vigor.

Peter Liem champagneguide.net
More Information
Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type Champagne/Sparkling
Wine Style Biodynamic
Country France
Region Epernay
Varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Bottle Size 750ml
Wine Points 93
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