{"product_id":"champagne-laherte-freres-meslier-et-pinot-nv-base-19-disg-dec-2023","title":"Champagne Laherte Frères Meslier et Pinot NV (Base 19. Disg. Dec 2023)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Champagne Laherte Frères Meslier et Pinot NV is a rare and distinctive grower Champagne made from the lesser-known Champagne varieties Petit Meslier, Arbanne, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. The Base 2019 release was disgorged in December 2023, allowing the wine to develop additional bottle complexity while retaining its freshness. It shows green apple, pear and lemon alongside white flowers, citrus peel, dried herbs and subtle brioche and almond notes. The combination of unusual varieties gives the wine an individual aromatic profile with plenty of mineral and savoury detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOn the palate, it is medium-bodied and finely textured, with lively acidity, delicate bubbles and layers of citrus, orchard fruit and subtle stone fruit. Green apple and pear are complemented by lemon zest, white peach and delicate floral notes, while subtle herbal, nutty and savoury characters add depth through the mid-palate. A fine chalky and saline mineral character provides tension and length, while extended lees ageing contributes gentle pastry and toasted notes. The finish is dry, focused and persistent, with lingering citrus, orchard fruit, mineral and savoury flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Champagne drinkers who enjoy unusual, terroir-driven wines with texture, freshness and developed complexity. Its rare grape composition makes it particularly interesting for collectors and adventurous drinkers, while the bottle age gives it added savoury and pastry character. Best enjoyed now or over the next 5–7 years. Serve chilled with oysters, seared scallops, smoked trout, roast quail, goat’s cheese gougères, or aged Comté and other mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 118.563px;\" width=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 314.517px;\"\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left; width: 358.642px;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 314.517px;\"\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 358.642px;\"\u003eLaherte Frères\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 314.517px;\"\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 358.642px;\"\u003ePetit Meslier, Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 20.5938px; text-align: center; width: 314.517px;\"\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.5938px; width: 358.642px;\"\u003eSparkling Wine \/ Champagne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 314.517px;\"\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; width: 358.642px;\"\u003eNV (Base 19. Disg. Dec 2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: center; width: 314.517px;\"\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px; text-align: left; width: 358.642px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laherte Frères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67893484192059,"sku":"25313-750","price":394.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/ChampagneLaherteFreresMeslieretPinotNV_Base19.Disg.Dec2023.png?v=1793731726","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/champagne-laherte-freres-meslier-et-pinot-nv-base-19-disg-dec-2023","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}