Laherte Freres

Champagne Ultradition Extra-Brut NV

Name: Champagne Ultradition Extra-Brut NV
Brand: Laherte Freres
SKU: LAHECHAMNVC
Price: 66.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$66.00

Description

Laherte Frères Ultradition Extra-Brut blends 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Noir from Côteaux sud d'Epernay, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs on clay over chalky subsoils. Sixty percent of the vins clairs are barrel-fermented, go through partial malolactic fermentation, and the cuvée includes 40% reserve wines. Seventh generation winegrower Aurélien Laherte practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, vinifying without malolactic fermentation in used Burgundy barrels, bottled without fining and filtration. The wine ages three and a half years sur latte before disgorgement with a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter.

Tasting notes

White peach, apple, bread dough, chalky soil tones and delicate meunier flowers emerge on the nose. The palate is crisp, full-bodied and complex, with excellent balance and grip, refined mousse, displaying citrus zest, pear, fresh bread, white flowers and almonds.

Food pairings

The wine's rose-pink color and red-apple fruit with mineral precision pairs exquisitely with Spanish jamón ibérico.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:,
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Pinot Meunier 60%, Chardonnay 30%, Pinot Noir 10%
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, NV
Alcohol:, 12%
Country:, France
Region:, Champagne
Appellation:, Champagne
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Champagne Ultradition Extra-Brut NV

$66.00

Producer profile

Laherte Freres

Laherte Frères is a Champagne house founded in 1889 by Jean-Baptiste Laherte in Chavot-Courcourt, located in the Côteaux Sud d'Epernay. The estate is currently managed by seventh-generation vigneron Aurélien Laherte, who took control in 2005 after joining the family business in 2002. The house cultivates 11 hectares across more than 75 parcels in the Côteaux Sud d'Epernay, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne.

Under Aurélien's direction, Laherte Frères has transitioned to organic and biodynamic viticulture. Seven hectares are certified biodynamic, with remaining parcels farmed organically or sustainably. The estate is legally classified as Négociant Manipulant (NM) as it purchases approximately 40% of its grapes, including biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims.

The house produces 150,000 bottles annually, with the Ultradition line (Brut, Extra Brut, and Rosé) serving as flagship cuvées. Single-vineyard, single-vintage cuvées are produced in limited quantities of approximately 3,000 bottles each. Winemaking employs indigenous yeasts, with 60% of wines fermented in neutral oak barrels and foudres. Most cuvées avoid malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness. Wines are bottled without fining or filtration and finished with minimal dosage, typically 4-5 grams per liter for Extra Brut styles.

Wine region

Champagne, France

The Champagne wine region is located in northeastern France, approximately 150 kilometers east of Paris. The region covers 34,000 hectares of vineyards across five main areas: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar (Aube). The appellation is legally defined and protected, with only wines produced within this delimited area permitted to use the name Champagne.

The region's terroir is characterized by its chalky subsoil, primarily composed of belemnite and micraster chalk formed during the Cretaceous period. This chalk layer can extend up to 300 meters deep, providing excellent drainage while retaining sufficient moisture for vine growth. The topsoil varies across the region, including clay, marl, sand, and lignite.

Champagne experiences a dual climate influence: continental from the east bringing cold winters and warm summers, and oceanic from the west contributing mild temperatures and regular rainfall. Average annual temperature is 10°C, with 650-700mm of annual precipitation. The region sits at the northern limit for viticulture, between 48°-49.5° latitude.

Seven grape varieties are authorized for Champagne production: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Arbane, and Petit Meslier. The first three varieties account for 99.7% of plantings. Chardonnay represents 31% of vineyard area, Pinot Noir 38%, and Pinot Meunier 31%.

The méthode champenoise requires secondary fermentation in bottle, followed by aging on lees, riddling, and disgorgement. Champagne styles include: Non-Vintage (blending multiple years), Vintage (single year), Blanc de Blancs (100% white grapes), Blanc de Noirs (100% black grapes), and Rosé. Sweetness levels range from Brut Nature (no added sugar) through Doux (over 50g/L residual sugar).

Frequently asked question

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

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Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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