Les 7

Les 7 goes back to a discovery: among the old parcels of Laherte, grape varieties turned up that had almost vanished from Champagne. The family replanted a parcel to find out what a champagne tasted like 250 years ago. The cuvée brings together seven grape varieties, including Arbane and Petit Meslier alongside the familiar three. With 4 g/l of dosage it is an Extra Brut, made traditionally and sustainably, with influences from natural and biodynamic methods.

The champagne comes across as direct, energetic, precise and mineral, with an appealing mix of elegance and a rustic edge. As it is assembled from several vintages, patience pays off: leave it open for just under an hour, ideally at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass. Finely prepared shellfish make a good match.