# Ultradition Extra Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Laherte Frères
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** plum, peach, apple, lemon, pear, grapefruit, brioche, cream, bread, pastry, butter, biscuit

## About this wine

The Laherte Frères Ultradition Extra Brut is the flagship cuvée of the estate, representing a commitment to artisanal winemaking and the expression of diverse Champagne terroirs. Founded in 1889, the Laherte family, now in its seventh generation under Aurélien Laherte, cultivates 10.5 hectares across various plots. This Non-Vintage blend incorporates reserve wines, showcasing the estate's dedication to a consistent and authentic style that highlights the purity of its grape varieties and the unique character of its vineyard sites.

## Interesting facts

- Flagship cuvée of the estate.
- Seventh-generation winemaking family.
- Focus on organic and biodynamic farming.
- Blend of 3 key Champagne grapes.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through rich or fatty elements, while its minerality and subtle fruit notes complement the delicate flavors of seafood and white meats. Its complexity can stand up to nuanced dishes without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

The production of Laherte Frères Ultradition Extra Brut involves manual harvesting of grapes at optimal maturity. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in a mix of stainless steel tanks, foudres, and oak barrels, with partial malolactic fermentation employed. The wine is aged on fine lees for at least six months. Secondary fermentation and further aging on lees in bottle last for a minimum of 24 months, followed by an additional three and a half years of aging sur latte before disgorgement. The dosage is Extra Brut, typically around 4.5 g/L.