The Laherte family estate is located in Chavot, within the Côteaux Sud d'Epernay, between the Côtes des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne.  Aurélien Laherte took over the estate from his parents in 2005, and has since become one of the most progressive and dynamic rising stars in the appellation. He sits at the cool kid table with like-minded producers such as Raphael Bereche, Vincent Laval, Benoit Lahaye, Marie-Courtin, and the Agrapart family, with whom he began the "Terres et Vins" producer collective. Technically he purchases some of his fruit from other domaines to make his wines, however he is "purchasing" from his aunts and uncles who inherited parts of the original estate, this helps him bypass some French laws. 

Aromatically powerful with great tension and salinity, it opens with classic brioche notes and bruised apple on the nose, anchored to a polished and energetic core. Technically he purchases fruit from other domaines to make his wines, however he is "purchasing" from his aunts and uncles who inherited parts of the original estate- to bypass some French laws.

Pairing: 

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Soil: 25cm of Clay before you hit pure chalk 

Viticulture: Organic