Laherte Freres Ultradition Extra-Brut Disg Jul 2025, Champagne

Base 2022 

he NV Extra Brut Ultradition is a very pretty, gracious wine consisting of a blend of 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir from eight vineyard sources. Perfumed floral and spice notes give the Ultradition lovely brightness to match its mid-weight, notably vinous personality. Orchard fruit, chamomile, dried herbs, mint and crushed rocks are all wonderfully expressive, if a bit light. This is an especially nuanced edition.

90 points Vinous

Laherte Frères has quietly become one of Champagne’s most exciting grower producers, crafting wines that balance tradition, energy and remarkable drinkability. Based in the village of Chavot in the Vallée de la Marne, the family estate dates back to 1889 and today works with biodynamic principles and minimal intervention in the cellar. Ultradition Extra Brut has become the house signature, blending multiple vintages and vineyard sites into a Champagne that captures both freshness and complexity with effortless charm.

Disgorged in July 2025, this release feels beautifully vivid and precise. Aromas of lemon zest, crisp apple and white peach rise from the glass alongside notes of brioche, roasted almond and crushed chalk. The palate is energetic and finely textured, with a delicate mousse carrying flavours of citrus, pear and subtle spice through a long mineral finish. Extra Brut dosage keeps the wine wonderfully dry and focused, though there is still plenty of generosity and texture thanks to extended lees ageing and thoughtful blending.

This is exactly the sort of Champagne that works brilliantly from the first oyster through to the final course. Fresh prawns, sashimi, triple cream cheeses or fried chicken with hot honey would all be sensational pairings. It also shines beautifully on its own as the evening slowly unfolds, revealing more savoury, nutty complexity with every glass. There is a relaxed confidence to Laherte Frères that makes the wines feel both serious and dangerously easy to drink at the same time.