The Champagne Laherte Frères Les Rouges Maisons NV (Base 2019, Disgorged November 2022) is a beautifully expressive and textural single-vineyard Champagne from one of the Marne Valley’s most respected biodynamic grower estates. Produced entirely from Pinot Meunier grown on clay-rich soils in the village of Moussy, the wine highlights the depth, spice and mineral character that old-vine Meunier can deliver when handled with precision and restraint. The nose reveals baked apple, ripe pear and blood orange layered alongside brioche, almond skin and subtle smoky spice, giving the wine impressive richness and complexity.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with fine mousse, vibrant natural acidity and a broad saline mineral core. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus peel and savoury lees complexity are balanced by chalky tension and gentle phenolic grip, finishing dry, textured and beautifully persistent with excellent structure and detail. The 2019 base vintage brings additional concentration and generosity while retaining freshness and energy through the wine’s mineral backbone.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The Champagne Laherte Frères Les Rouges Maisons NV is a superb grower Meunier Champagne — savoury, vinous and beautifully layered with impressive texture and complexity. Perfect with roast poultry, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, scallops or aged hard cheeses. Enjoy now with decanting or cellar comfortably through 2040+.
