# Blanc De Noirs Brut Nature (NV)

- **Producer:** Laherte Frères
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €60
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** orange zest, dried flowers, spice, white cherry, citrus peel, biscuit, dried pear, hazelnut, blanched almonds

## About this wine

The Laherte Frères Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is a non-vintage sparkling white wine from Champagne, France. It is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier, sourced from the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay and Vallée de la Marne sub-regions. The wine is distinguished by its Brut Nature (zero dosage) style, meaning no sugar is added, allowing the pure expression of the grapes and terroir to shine. The Laherte family, now in its seventh generation under Aurélien Laherte, is committed to biodynamic and natural winemaking practices, respecting the land and aiming to create authentic, terroir-driven wines. The estate cultivates 11 hectares across 75 parcels, with vines averaging 30 years old, primarily grown on chalky soils.

## Interesting facts

- This wine is 'Brut Nature,' meaning zero dosage – no sugar is added after disgorgement.
- Grapes are sourced from 75 distinct vineyard parcels, highlighting a mosaic of terroirs.
- The estate practices biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing natural farming methods.
- Reserve wines are aged in barrels, adding depth and complexity to the blend.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and saline character cut through rich, fatty foods and complement the briny notes of seafood. Its vinous character and subtle complexity can stand up to richer dishes, while the lack of dosage makes it versatile with savory flavors.

## Wine making process

The Laherte Frères Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is produced using grapes from biodynamically farmed vineyards, primarily on chalky soils. The wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in a combination of large foudres and oak barrels, undergoing full malolactic fermentation. A significant portion (50%) of the blend consists of reserve wines aged in barrels. The wine is aged on its lees in the bottle for a minimum of 24 months before being hand-disgorged. It is bottled with zero dosage, resulting in a Brut Nature style.