Laherte Frères Extra Brut Champagne Petit Meslier NV

Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
AG 92
JS 91
WA 90
Item # 341715

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$114.95

750ml
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The NV Extra Brut Petit Meslier is another new wine in this ever-expanding range. With its naturally bright acids, its no surprise the Petit Meslier is lifted and vibrant in feel. Citrus, white pepper, mint and chalk add a characteristic upper register of nuance. This really sizzles with tension and energy to match its airy personality. The blend is equal parts 2018 and 2017. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: December, 2020. Drink: 2021-2027. (Nov 2021)"

91 points James Suckling: "This is quite funky from long lees contact and needs some aeration to blow that off. However, it’s easy to understand why it was made this way, for it needs the creaminess from the lees and kiss of oak to help harmonize the strident green apple-acidity. A touch of lime at the finish. Made 100% from petit meslier, one of the lesser-known grape varieties of Champagne. Drink or hold. (1/5/22)"

90 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Based on the 2018 vintage, with some 40% reserve wines from 2017, the NV Extra-Brut Petit Meslier comes from young vines in Chavot. Offering up generous aromas of pear, honeyed orchard fruit, buttered toast and nuts, it's medium to full-bodied, with an impressively satiny attack for this variety and an unsurprisingly racy spine of acidity. It's more than just a curio. Drink: 2021-2029. (Sep 2021)"
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92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The NV Extra Brut Petit Meslier is another new wine in this ever-expanding range. With its naturally bright acids, its no surprise the Petit Meslier is lifted and vibrant in feel. Citrus, white pepper, mint and chalk add a characteristic upper register of nuance. This really sizzles with tension and energy to match its airy personality. The blend is equal parts 2018 and 2017. Dosage is 2 grams per liter. Disgorged: December, 2020. Drink: 2021-2027. (Nov 2021)"

91 points James Suckling: "This is quite funky from long lees contact and needs some aeration to blow that off. However, it’s easy to understand why it was made this way, for it needs the creaminess from the lees and kiss of oak to help harmonize the strident green apple-acidity. A touch of lime at the finish. Made 100% from petit meslier, one of the lesser-known grape varieties of Champagne. Drink or hold. (1/5/22)"

90 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Based on the 2018 vintage, with some 40% reserve wines from 2017, the NV Extra-Brut Petit Meslier comes from young vines in Chavot. Offering up generous aromas of pear, honeyed orchard fruit, buttered toast and nuts, it's medium to full-bodied, with an impressively satiny attack for this variety and an unsurprisingly racy spine of acidity. It's more than just a curio. Drink: 2021-2029. (Sep 2021)"
Product SKU 341715
Producer Laherte Frères
Country France
Region Champagne
Varietal Champagne / Sparkling Blend
Vintage NV
Size 750ml
Color White
Blend 100% Petit Meslier
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