Tasting Notes
This is 100% old-vine Pinot Meunier from a biodynamically managed vineyard named Les Baudiers in Chavot, Côteaux Sud d’Épernay. That’s not a typo, by the way. The first vintage of this wine bore a misprint on the label and the name Les Beaudiers has been used ever since. The vines were planted in 1953, 1958 and 1965. The vineyard lies on the lower slopes of Chavot where the bedrock is hard limestone with a topsoil made up of silex and clay. The occasional vine of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Fromenteau can be found in the vineyard as well. It’s a powerful terroir that can ripen Pinot Meunier to full maturity—so much so that Aurélien’s father used to make a red wine from this area.
The fruit was de-stemmed and left to macerate for 14-16 hours on skins, followed by a natural fermentation in old oak barrels and maturation on lees (in the same barrels) for a minimum of 12 months with no malolactic fermentation. After being aged in bottle on lees for four years, the wine was disgorged by hand with around two to three grams per litre. Aurélien seeks a vinous and textured Rosé de Saignée from this potent terroir, but also one with delicacy and lift. - Importer Note
Laherte Frères is a grower-producer based in Chavot, just south of Épernay, with a family history dating back to 1889. Today the estate is run by Aurélien Laherte, representing the seventh generation, who has elevated the domaine into one of Champagne’s most respected artisanal houses. The family farms around 10 hectares across the Côteaux Sud d’Épernay, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs, working primarily with Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir.
Viticulture is organic and increasingly biodynamic, with meticulous attention paid to vineyard health and soil vitality. In the cellar, Aurélien favours native fermentations, partial ageing in oak, and low dosage, crafting Champagnes that are expressive, terroir-driven and full of energy. The range spans crystalline blanc de blancs, precise single-parcel bottlings and Meunier-focused cuvées that highlight the diversity of their holdings.
Laherte Frères has become renowned for its purity, vibrancy and individuality, embodying the new generation of Champagne growers who combine tradition with a fearless, thoughtful approach to innovation.
| Product Type | Wine Sparkling Champagne |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sub Region | Epernay |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |