Laherte Frères Les Grandes Crayères

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Vintage: 2016 Origin: Champagne, France Grapes: Chardonnay Alcohol: 12.5% Les Grandes Crayères showcases the particular and complex terroir of Côteaux Sud d'Épernay, where a few se lect plots have vines clinging to hillsides with soft soils and Campanian chalk present at just 20cm depth. Aurélien decided in 2014 to vinify these parcels separately to create a single vineyard cuvée that presents Chardonnay with finesse and relief. This is 100% Chardonnay from west-facing slopes, blending massal selection with both new and old rootstocks, all farmed with respect for nature and ecological methods. Hand-picked at full ripeness and traditionally pressed, the wine undergoes alcoholic fermentation in barrels without malolactic, then ages on fine lees before hand disgorgement with 3-4g/l dosage. The result is stunning – bright and finely sculpted with dazzling energy, tension, and power. It's the most impressive wine in the range, showing drive and precision alongside its mid-weight personality. A sexy, mineral-laden Champagne that's complex, traditional, and utterly unique in its purity. Show more