Varietals: 100 % Chardonnay
Appellation: Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
Vineyard: Two very chalky plots in Chavot planted between 1953-1978. Very little topsoil before you hit chalk. Worked with a horse
Vinifcation: Grapes are picked by hand when fully ripe, and traditionally pressed. Spontaneous fermentation in 228L barrels with regular stirring of the lees. no malolactic fermentation. Aged sur lie in barrel for 6 months, then bottled without filtration.
Aging: 36 months sur lattes.
"The 2021 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Grandes Crayères 1er Cru is stellar. Bright, punchy and chiseled, the Les Grandes Crayères screams with character. Lemon oil, chalk, mint, dried herbs, white pepper and marzipan sizzle in the glass. What a gorgeous and expressive Champagne this is. The Grandes Crayères is fermented and aged in barrel, but what comes through most is the intensely chalky, mineral character of vines in Chavot that were planted from 1953 to 1978. This is classic Laherte all the way. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2024; multiple disgorgements throughout the year." - Vinuous
