Laherte Freres 'Les 7' Champagne Extra Brut (05-19 Solera)

A one-of-a-kind cuvee made from single parcel planted on the slopes of Chavot in 2003 by current proprioter and 7th generation, Aureliens father, Thierry Laherte, and worked by horse, as a nod to ancient traditions utilizing all 7 varieties permitted in Champagne: 18% Chardonnay, 18% Meunier, 17% Pinot blanc, 15% Petit Meslier, 14% Pinot Noir, 10% Fromonteau (Pinot gris), and 8% Arbane in a solera, or perpetual reserve, with each vintage dating back to 2005. Dosage is between 2-4g/L. A stunning wine with racy citrus (grapefruit, lemon, lemon zest) and orchard fruit (white peach), subdued floral notes (elderflower, orange blossom), a light nutty-honeyed note, and a touch of candied ginger seamlessly meld lightness and concentration, freshness while hinting at rich oxidative depth. Aurelian Laherte, along with his good friend, Raphael Bereche, are leading voices among a progressive group of Champagne growers. Excessively down-to-earth, hands on and humble while making some of the most outstanding and surprising wines the region has to offer (Wine on Piedmont Staff Opinion).