NV Champagne Laherte Frères Blanc de Blancs

94 POINTS

Kasia Sobiesiak - The Wine Front

Base wine is 2019, disgorged in October 2022, zero dosage. Apples, pears, citrus, fresh lift of lively energy, and white nectarines, just bursts of freshness, pastry is there but not too sweet, on the savoury side of things, limey acidity, then peanut brittle unveils on top with sweet lime underneath. And steely yellow grapefruit lemon juice finish. Lip-smacking. Simply put.

93 POINTS

Falstaff

Pale golden yellow, silver reflections, fine, persistent mousse. Delicate notes of mango and fresh yellow apple, some blossom honey, a hint of candied orange zest, mineral touch. Taut, tightly woven, white apple fruit, fresh acidity, salty-lemony finish, a crisp food companion, versatile. (Deg. 1/23).

93 POINTS

Falstaff

A Champagne rich in finesse with notes of lemon zest, white flowers, fruit and mineral nuances. Complex and extremely elegant. Clearly structured on the palate. Rather fresh type with subtle age. Intense on the tongue with a fine mousse, elegant structure and long finish. Perfectly balances buttery lobster meat.

93 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

“Laherte's NV Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs is one of the great under the radar wines in Champagne. It marries precision, tension and depth. Citrus peel, crushed rocks, mint, dried flowers and white pepper race across the palate. The Blanc de Blancs is a Champagne of tremendous stature and class that blends the best attributes of sites in Epernay and the Côtes des Blancs. Best of all, it's an insane value. The current release is 60% 2018 and40% reserve wines from 2017 and 2016. No dosage.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous

92 POINTS

James Suckling

This is a dry and lively blanc de blancs that has aromas of orange peel, gingersnaps, brioche and dried apple. Crisp and vibrant with tight bubbles. 100% chardonnay. 50% reserve wines. Disgorged in 2024. Dosage 0g/L.

92 POINTS

Claire Nesbitt - JamesSuckling.com

White peaches, lemons, raw hazelnuts and lightly salted butter. Saline and tangy, but also sleek on the palate, with just-ripe white fruit flavors and soft bubbles. Chardonnay from Coteaux Sud d’Epernay. Base is 2021 with 50% reserve wines. Disgorged October 2024.

Wine Spectator

A lighter style, showing lemon and piecrust flavors. It's straightforward and balanced. Moderate finish.