Laherte Frères Ex Brut Rosé de Saignée Champagne Beaudiers (2020) NV

94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "[$100 list] The (2020) Extra Brut Rosé de Saignée Les Beaudiers is 100% Meunier from vines planted in 1965, 1958 and 1953. A wild, crazy wine, the Beaudiers is intensely aromatic and full of Meunier character. Dried cherry, mint, tobacco and herbs all take shape. Strong gamy notes, a touch of reduction and bold textures abound. This really needs time in the glass to open fully. The Beaudiers is not a Champagne for every palate. It requires considerable time and attention. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: November 2023. Drink: 2024-2030. (Dec 2024)"

91-92 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(100% Meunier). A maceration method Meunier rosé with deep cherry red colour. It comes with evolution on the nose with spicy complexity and emerging animally tones adding to the sumptuous, ripe red berry fruitiness. The palate comes with tannins yet the texture is silky and there is an appealing fullness to it all. A vinous rosé on the spicy side. (Sep 2025)" Producer notes: "Old vines (planted in 1953, 1958 and 1965) in the low-yielding parcel of Les Baudiers planted to Meunier, but the occasional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Fromonteau vines are found in the vineyard as well. Extremely careful, meticulous work is done in the vineyard to obtain the healthiest grapes. Destemming and maceration of 12-16 hours, primary fermentation in barrel, no malo, aged minimum of 4 years, dosed at 0-5 gr/l depending on the vintage. Aurelien seeks a vinous and textured wine but with delicacy and lift for a rosé de saignée."