Laherte Frères
Extra Brut Champagne Rosé De Pinot Meunier
Champagne, France
My first experience with Laherte’s Extra Brut rosé. I’ve had the Les Beaudiers a few times (loved the 2014 over the 2015), and while that unique champagne has its place (more like a big red burg), this champagne hits the fresh and more typical experience.
Deep rose colored. As expected, the meunier here is evident right off the bat with the classical “gummy” flair. Lots of strawberries, Bing cherries, and red candied gummies. Bright and fresh profile, with lively mousse and a mineral streak down the middle. Chalky limestone too. There’s a black cherry vibe at the finish. Not yeasty, but not uber lean either. I’m not sure what extended aging does here, as it seems made to be enjoyed young/fresh. Quite nice.
My first experience with Laherte’s Extra Brut rosé. I’ve had the Les Beaudiers a few times (loved the 2014 over the 2015), and while that unique champagne has its place (more like a big red burg), this champagne hits the fresh and more typical experience.
Deep rose colored. As expected, the meunier here is evident right off the bat with the classical “gummy” flair. Lots of strawberries, Bing cherries, and red candied gummies. Bright and fresh profile, with lively mousse and a mineral streak down the middle. Chalky limestone too. There’s a black cherry vibe at the finish. Not yeasty, but not uber lean either. I’m not sure what extended aging does here, as it seems made to be enjoyed young/fresh. Quite nice.
Bit reductive. Really started to show well after an hour.
Bit reductive. Really started to show well after an hour.
Nov 27th, 2019Good for the price, 100% meunier so more interesting than your average rose
Good for the price, 100% meunier so more interesting than your average rose
May 26th, 2018
Celebrating Bastille Day with this striking wine - rather deep in color and bone dry emphasizing the earthiness of raspberry, strawberry, red currant, violet, apple, and wet stone. Strong secondary notes of brioche and gaining a bit of dried fruit on the finish. Excellent but so dry it really needs food to show its best. High acidity, long finish
Celebrating Bastille Day with this striking wine - rather deep in color and bone dry emphasizing the earthiness of raspberry, strawberry, red currant, violet, apple, and wet stone. Strong secondary notes of brioche and gaining a bit of dried fruit on the finish. Excellent but so dry it really needs food to show its best. High acidity, long finish
1 person found it helpfulJul 15th, 2023A very pretty champagne in a very pretty package. A beautiful light salmon color. Preciously precise miniature bubbles and a nose that’s as fresh as it is generous. Rose petals and strawberries. Wet soil, dried cherries, and chalk. Blood oranges show after some air along with vanilla and spice.
When people ask me what is my favorite rosé, the answer is always unequivocally this lovely 100% Meunier from Aurelien Laherte. Biodynamic and natural, the purity of fruit here is undeniable. Use your big glasses to really give this to space to breathe and you’ll be rewarded. Low dosage of 2.5 but honestly you’ll never feel it. It’s so harmonious and so drinkable that a bottle never really lasts long.
Exquisite in the mouth showcasing its vinous nature and charm. More robust fruit on the palate along with salinity and subtle spice. High acidity but not searing with plenty of body. Seriously, just buy these anytime you see them. However many you have just isn’t enough.
A very pretty champagne in a very pretty package. A beautiful light salmon color. Preciously precise miniature bubbles and a nose that’s as fresh as it is generous. Rose petals and strawberries. Wet soil, dried cherries, and chalk. Blood oranges show after some air along with vanilla and spice.
When people ask me what is my favorite rosé, the answer is always unequivocally this lovely 100% Meunier from Aurelien Laherte. Biodynamic and natural, the purity of fruit here is undeniable. Use your big glasses to really give this to space to breathe and you’ll be rewarded. Low dosage of 2.5 but honestly you’ll never feel it. It’s so harmonious and so drinkable that a bottle never really lasts long.
Exquisite in the mouth showcasing its vinous nature and charm. More robust fruit on the palate along with salinity and subtle spice. High acidity but not searing with plenty of body. Seriously, just buy these anytime you see them. However many you have just isn’t enough.
Blood orange rind and strawberry tart. Red berries. Excellent buttery pastry notes. Minty. Mousse-y, delicious.
Blood orange rind and strawberry tart. Red berries. Excellent buttery pastry notes. Minty. Mousse-y, delicious.
1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2021
Lovely with grilled burgers. Love this Producer and extra brut was just right.
Lovely with grilled burgers. Love this Producer and extra brut was just right.
1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2020
Rich and dense. Lots of red fruit.
Rich and dense. Lots of red fruit.
Mar 25th, 2022