Aurélien Laherte is part of a dynamic generation of young vignerons making waves in Champagne and producing a fine array of terroir-driven wines using a natural approach to viticulture and winemaking.  Like many of Champagne's top practicioners, the estate has begun to produce a series of tiny production, single-vineyard, single vintage cuvees (around 3,000 bottles each) from some of their most unique and expressive biodynamically-farmed parcels. 

Laherte's classic Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature starts with Chardonnay from the best parcels on the southern slopes of Epernay and the Côte des Blancs. 2021 is the base vintage of this bottling, with 50% reserve wine. Primary fermentation takes places in a combination of foudres and barrels with regular lees stirring. The wine goes through partial malolactic fermentation and has zero dosage. This Blanc de Blancs is representative of the purity and bracing minerality of Chardonnay found in the chalky soils of the area, and is a perennial triumph for Aurélien and the Laherte team. 

Pairing: Grilled seafood, Oysters, Sashimi 

Grape: 100% Chardonnay 

Soils: Chalky clay and limestone bedrock

Farming Practices: Biodynamic