NV Champagne Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature (Base 19. Disg. Oct 2022) (1500ml)

94 POINTS

Kasia Sobiesiak - The Wine Front

Base wine is 2019, disgorged in October 2022, zero dosage. Apples, pears, citrus, fresh lift of lively energy, and white nectarines, just bursts of freshness, pastry is there but not too sweet, on the savoury side of things, limey acidity, then peanut brittle unveils on top with sweet lime underneath. And steely yellow grapefruit lemon juice finish. Lip-smacking. Simply put.

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Pale golden yellow, silver reflections, fine, persistent mousse. Delicate notes of mango and fresh yellow apple, some blossom honey, a hint of candied orange zest, mineral touch. Taut, tightly woven, white apple fruit, fresh acidity, salty-lemony finish, a crisp food companion, versatile. (Deg. 1/23).

93 POINTS

Falstaff

A Champagne rich in finesse with notes of lemon zest, white flowers, fruit and mineral nuances. Complex and extremely elegant. Clearly structured on the palate. Rather fresh type with subtle age. Intense on the tongue with a fine mousse, elegant structure and long finish. Perfectly balances buttery lobster meat.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

This is a dry and lively blanc de blancs that has aromas of orange peel, gingersnaps, brioche and dried apple. Crisp and vibrant with tight bubbles. 100% chardonnay. 50% reserve wines. Disgorged in 2024. Dosage 0g/L.

92 POINTS

Claire Nesbitt - JamesSuckling.com

White peaches, lemons, raw hazelnuts and lightly salted butter. Saline and tangy, but also sleek on the palate, with just-ripe white fruit flavors and soft bubbles. Chardonnay from Coteaux Sud d’Epernay. Base is 2021 with 50% reserve wines. Disgorged October 2024.