Blanc de Noirs the Long Ways (Vendange 2016)

Les Longues Voyes a Blanc de Blancs? No, quite the opposite: a Blanc de Noirs from 100% Pinot Noir, a Premier Cru and Extra Brut from the 2016 harvest. Laherte Frères waited for the grapes to reach perfect ripeness and aged the wine for 18 months on the fine lees, slowly drawing out the complexity and richness of the Pinot Noir. The vineyard work is carried out with respect for living things.

With just 2,991 bottles, the production is small. The low dosage leaves room for the grape, so the champagne shows the structure and fruit of Pinot Noir. It is a good companion to white poultry, sweetbreads or mature cheese. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a white wine glass with a wide bowl so the aromas can unfold.