Laherte Freres
The Maison Laherte Frères is a classic family-owned estate, which for more generations has cultivated vineyards and produced wines in Chavot, in the area south of Épernay. The estate was founded in 1889 by Jean-Baptiste Laherte, and the passion and love for this land have been passed down to subsequent generations as a precious family heritage. A deep understanding of the territory allows today to comprehend and enhance its nuances with a range of labels that highlight individual parcels and particularly valuable terroirs. The charm of Champagne lies, in fact, precisely in this diversity and variety, which makes the wines unique and inimitable.
Starting from the original core of Chavot, the domaine has gradually expanded over time and today has a total area of 11 hectares, divided into 75 parcels located in various areas and municipalities of Champagne: in the Coteaux sud d’Épernay in Chavot, Brugny, Épernay, Mancy, and Moussy; in the Vallée de la Marne in Boursault and Le Breuil; in the Côte des Blancs in Vertus and Voipreux. It is currently managed by the sixth generation of the Laherte family, who continue to work following the teachings of an ancient savoir-faire. To meet the growing demand, starting from 2011, the Maison began purchasing grapes from small local vignerons who share the same production philosophy and allow for a constant quality level of the cuvées. In 2005, Aurélien Laherte brought a breath of fresh air to the management of the estate with a greater focus on the vineyard and sustainability.
In the countryside, the principles of respect for tradition and nature are followed, with the intent of preserving the land intact. Among the rows, organic, biodynamic, and natural practices are favored. All vineyard work throughout the year is carried out by hand with extreme care. The pressings are very soft, and the fermentations of the base wines take place 80% in wood, particularly in 350-liter oak barrels or large casks. A choice that allows for the separate vinification of each individual parcel and highlights its peculiar character. Every choice in the cellar, in fact, is made to enhance the terroir and the wines aim to be the authentic representation of the place where they are born. The very low final dosage and the long aging on the lees contribute to giving Champagne great expressive purity.
The Maison Laherte Frères is a classic family-owned estate, which for more generations has cultivated vineyards and produced wines in Chavot, in the area south of Épernay. The estate was founded in 1889 by Jean-Baptiste Laherte, and the passion and love for this land have been passed down to subsequent generations as a precious family heritage. A deep understanding of the territory allows today to comprehend and enhance its nuances with a range of labels that highlight individual parcels and particularly valuable terroirs. The charm of Champagne lies, in fact, precisely in this diversity and variety, which makes the wines unique and inimitable.
Starting from the original core of Chavot, the domaine has gradually expanded over time and today has a total area of 11 hectares, divided into 75 parcels located in various areas and municipalities of Champagne: in the Coteaux sud d’Épernay in Chavot, Brugny, Épernay, Mancy, and Moussy; in the Vallée de la Marne in Boursault and Le Breuil; in the Côte des Blancs in Vertus and Voipreux. It is currently managed by the sixth generation of the Laherte family, who continue to work following the teachings of an ancient savoir-faire. To meet the growing demand, starting from 2011, the Maison began purchasing grapes from small local vignerons who share the same production philosophy and allow for a constant quality level of the cuvées. In 2005, Aurélien Laherte brought a breath of fresh air to the management of the estate with a greater focus on the vineyard and sustainability.
In the countryside, the principles of respect for tradition and nature are followed, with the intent of preserving the land intact. Among the rows, organic, biodynamic, and natural practices are favored. All vineyard work throughout the year is carried out by hand with extreme care. The pressings are very soft, and the fermentations of the base wines take place 80% in wood, particularly in 350-liter oak barrels or large casks. A choice that allows for the separate vinification of each individual parcel and highlights its peculiar character. Every choice in the cellar, in fact, is made to enhance the terroir and the wines aim to be the authentic representation of the place where they are born. The very low final dosage and the long aging on the lees contribute to giving Champagne great expressive purity.
