Laherte Freres Champagne Les Vignes D'Autrefois 2009 is exactly as described, 100% Pinot Meunier. It's also interesting to note that the grapes are from family-held plots established in 1947 and 1953. Fermented with native yeast in large oak casks, D'Autrefois has not gone through malolactic fermentation. The nose is dominated by black fruit: black raspberry, ripe blackberry and black currant. This focus is repeated on the palate, with doughy notes and a dab of minerality on the finish. Disgorged 02.2013
Laherte Freres Champagne Les Vignes D'Autrefois 2009 is exactly as described, 100% Pinot Meunier. It's also interesting to note that the grapes are from family-held plots established in 1947 and 1953. Fermented with native yeast in large oak casks, D'Autrefois has not gone through malolactic fermentation. The nose is dominated by black fruit: black raspberry, ripe blackberry and black currant. This focus is repeated on the palate, with doughy notes and a dab of minerality on the finish. Disgorged 02.2013
Feb 2nd, 2015
2009 vintage, disgorged June 2013. 100% Pinot Meunier. I'm starting to love the unique flavor profile of this grape. A beautiful streak of acidity right down the palate, with a hint of fruit that just rolls around on the mid palate, making it a fun bottle.
2009 vintage, disgorged June 2013. 100% Pinot Meunier. I'm starting to love the unique flavor profile of this grape. A beautiful streak of acidity right down the palate, with a hint of fruit that just rolls around on the mid palate, making it a fun bottle.
Aug 19th, 2017
Old vine complexity, austere, rich and balanced. Not for pussies.
Old vine complexity, austere, rich and balanced. Not for pussies.
Dec 9th, 2016
Champagne, France
