Laherte Freres Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature, Champagne, France NV

Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV is a beautifully distinctive grower Champagne, crafted from 50% Pinot Meunier and 50% Pinot Noir sourced from the Coteaux Sud d’Épernay and Vallée de la Marne. Fermented and aged in small foudres and barrels, with 50% reserve wine, it is zero dosage, allowing the fruit, chalky terroir, and natural freshness to shine. Expect pear, dried flowers, hazelnut, spice, and subtle anise, with a vinous, saline palate and a long, precise finish. A refined, serious Blanc de Noirs that offers exceptional character and sophistication without sacrificing drinkability.

"A bright straw color, the NV Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is composed of 50% reserve wine, with a blend of half Meunier and half Pinot Noir. I love the nose, which has perfumed notes of lavender and hints of fresh blueberries and is really appealing to me with its freshness and elegance. Medium-bodied, the wine is approachable and rounded on the palate, with a pretty and fruity profile and nothing austere about it. While it should have no problem aging for another 8-10 years, it's a fantastic sunny wine that speaks of summer fruits and is very pretty all around. Bravo. Disgorged in May 2025." Jeb Dunnuck 93