{"product_id":"laherte-freres-les-7-extra-brut-nv","title":"Laherte Frères Les 7 Extra Brut NV – Champagne, France – 96 Points James Suckling","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏆 96 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING! SEVEN HISTORIC CHAMPAGNE GRAPE VARIETIES IN ONE EXTRAORDINARY WINE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaherte Frères Les 7 Extra Brut NV – Champagne, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP $375 per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForget everything you thought you knew about Champagne. This is something genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of the world's great Champagnes are made from three grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what if you could taste Champagne's history in a single bottle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if one of the region's most talented winemakers brought together all seven of its traditionally recognised grape varieties, grown in a remarkable historic vineyard, to create a Champagne of extraordinary complexity and individuality?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaherte Frères Les 7 Extra Brut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the most fascinating, distinctive and intellectually compelling Champagnes in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by seventh-generation winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurélien Laherte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Les 7 is a celebration of Champagne's extraordinary viticultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA historic family vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable commitment to preserving Champagne's forgotten traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd an outstanding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 points from James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not simply another prestige Champagne. It is a wine with a remarkable story, an extraordinary sense of place and a level of individuality that very few producers can replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt $375 a bottle, Les 7 is a serious Champagne for serious wine enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for anyone who appreciates the extraordinary diversity of the world's greatest wines, it is a fascinating addition to the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaherte Frères – One of the Most Exciting Growers in Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaherte Frères is one of the great names in contemporary grower Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe family estate was established in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1889\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its home in Chavot-Courcourt, just south of Épernay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the estate is led by Aurélien Laherte, representing the seventh generation of the family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurélien has become internationally respected for his commitment to vineyard expression, traditional grape varieties and thoughtful, sensitive winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis approach is fundamentally different from that of many large Champagne houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than concentrating solely on producing a consistent house style, he is fascinated by the individuality of Champagne's vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exposures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe age of the vines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of the grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the extraordinary complexity that can emerge when these elements are allowed to express themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe family's vineyards extend across the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese diverse sites provide the foundation for a remarkable collection of Champagnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Les 7 occupies a particularly special place within the portfolio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a wine that connects the modern world of fine Champagne with the region's extraordinary viticultural past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven Grape Varieties – A Champagne Unlike Almost Anything Else\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vast majority of Champagne is produced from three familiar varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Meunier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese grapes have become synonymous with the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut Champagne has a much more diverse viticultural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Laherte Frères Les 7 celebrates that heritage by bringing together seven traditionally recognised varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Finesse, freshness, citrus fruit and mineral precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Structure, depth and beautifully defined fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Aromatic generosity, texture and expressive orchard-fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Delicacy, subtle fruit and additional texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Richness, aromatic complexity and palate weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArbane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A rare historic variety valued for its distinctive aromatic character and freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit Meslier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Another rare variety, capable of contributing vibrant acidity and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually, each grape has its own personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they create an extraordinary opportunity to explore a much broader expression of Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven varieties, each contributing something different, brought together in one remarkable wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a marketing exercise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a genuine celebration of Champagne's history and the extraordinary diversity that existed long before the modern dominance of its three principal grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Historic Vineyard and an Extraordinary Family Commitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most compelling aspects of Les 7 is the vineyard behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine comes from a family vineyard at Chavot-Courcourt, where Laherte has cultivated the seven historic Champagne varieties together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach recalls an earlier period of Champagne viticulture, when vineyards were often planted with a mixture of grape varieties rather than the more uniform plantings common today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch vineyards can offer a fascinating expression of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent varieties respond differently to the same growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome contribute freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers provide richness, structure or aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe challenge for the winemaker is to bring these characteristics into harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Aurélien Laherte, the vineyard is much more than a source of grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a way of preserving an important part of Champagne's identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes 7 is a living tribute to the region's extraordinary history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that makes it one of the most fascinating Champagnes in the Laherte Frères range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Extraordinary Expression of Champagne Terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne is one of the world's great wine regions because of the remarkable relationship between its climate, soils and grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts cool growing conditions help preserve the natural acidity essential for fine sparkling wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts complex geology, including chalk, limestone and clay-influenced soils, creates a fascinating diversity of vineyard environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the character of a vineyard is not determined by geology alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape variety plays an enormous role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferent varieties interpret the same site in different ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome produce wines of exceptional aromatic delicacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers deliver greater texture, structure or savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy cultivating seven varieties together, Laherte Frères offers a particularly fascinating interpretation of Champagne terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on a single grape, Les 7 explores the combined personality of a historic mixed-variety vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a Champagne that is as fascinating to think about as it is to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus, Orchard Fruit, Delicate Spice and Remarkable Savoury Complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes 7 is a Champagne for enthusiasts who appreciate complexity, texture and individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts seven-variety composition suggests a fascinating interplay of aromatic and structural elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect a style that moves beyond simple citrus and orchard fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh lemon, ripe apple and quince can sit alongside delicate floral notes, subtle spice and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rarer varieties add an intriguing dimension to the wine's personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is the potential for both aromatic delicacy and remarkable depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional-method maturation contributes another layer, bringing fine bubbles and the possibility of brioche, pastry and toasted-nut complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Extra Brut style places emphasis on freshness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of Champagne that deserves time in the glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot simply a quick toast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot something to drink without thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut a wine to explore slowly, allowing its different dimensions to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious Champagne enthusiasts, that is part of the attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ 96 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 96-point rating is a powerful endorsement of the quality that can emerge from this extraordinary approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors and enthusiasts of grower Champagne, Les 7 represents something genuinely different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Champagne That Preserves the Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the great challenges facing historic wine regions is the preservation of their traditional grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, commercial pressures and changing fashions can lead growers to concentrate on a smaller number of widely recognised grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne is a particularly striking example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier dominate modern production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut varieties such as Arbane and Petit Meslier were once part of the region's broader viticultural landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these grapes remain comparatively rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir survival depends in part on growers who recognise their historical and qualitative importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurélien Laherte is one of those growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy cultivating these varieties and incorporating them into Les 7, he is preserving an important part of Champagne's heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bottle tells a story that extends far beyond the modern Champagne industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Les 7 Is So Special Among Grower Champagnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grower Champagne movement has transformed the way serious wine enthusiasts think about Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than judging wines primarily by the fame of the producer, enthusiasts increasingly seek out individual vineyards, distinctive grape varieties and winemaking philosophies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaherte Frères is one of the producers at the forefront of this movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Les 7 is a particularly compelling expression of its philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt combines several qualities that are increasingly valued in the world of fine wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong connection to a specific vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA commitment to preserving rare grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thoughtful approach to winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd a finished wine with genuine individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are plenty of expensive Champagnes. There are far fewer with a story quite like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor enthusiasts who already appreciate the great grower Champagnes of France, Les 7 offers a fascinating new dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Serious Champagne for the Dinner Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Champagne of this complexity deserves equally thoughtful food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes 7 would be a wonderful partner for refined seafood dishes, particularly those that allow the wine's texture and savoury character to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink seared scallops, lobster, crab, premium prawns and beautifully prepared fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts complexity also makes it an exciting partner for roast chicken, mushroom dishes and delicate poultry preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged Comté, other firm French cheeses and carefully selected charcuterie could also be excellent matches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut this is a Champagne that deserves attention in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe it in a generous white wine glass rather than a narrow flute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow it to open up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch how the aromas evolve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd appreciate the remarkable diversity of flavours and textures that seven different grape varieties can contribute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Champagne for Collectors and Serious Enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes 7 is a particularly compelling wine for collectors who appreciate rare and distinctive Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal is not based simply on a famous name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is based on an extraordinary vineyard, a fascinating grape composition and the reputation of one of Champagne's most talented independent growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is worth enjoying with attention and patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts complex composition and Extra Brut style make it particularly interesting for enthusiasts who appreciate structured, savoury Champagnes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful cellaring may bring further development, although the ideal drinking window will depend on the specific release and disgorgement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of Champagne that belongs in a serious collection alongside the great grower wines of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍷 Why We Love This Champagne at Liquid Vibe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Liquid Vibe, we are constantly searching for wines that offer something genuinely extraordinary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd Laherte Frères Les 7 is exactly that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst, there is the producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAurélien Laherte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most exciting figures in contemporary grower Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there is the history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven generations of family experience, with an estate established in 1889.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there is the vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable mixed-variety planting celebrating Champagne's historic viticultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then there are the grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChardonnay. Pinot Noir. Pinot Meunier. Pinot Blanc. Pinot Gris. Arbane. Petit Meslier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven different expressions of Champagne, brought together in one extraordinary cuvée.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, there is the critical recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 POINTS – JAMES SUCKLING.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine with genuine pedigree, individuality and extraordinary appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$375 a bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Les 7 is a serious purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut for enthusiasts who appreciate the world's most fascinating grower Champagnes, it offers something far more compelling than an expensive label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers a remarkable expression of Champagne's history, vineyard diversity and the extraordinary talent of Aurélien Laherte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love discovering rare, distinctive and intellectually fascinating wines, this is a Champagne you should absolutely experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEVEN HISTORIC GRAPE VARIETIES. SEVEN GENERATIONS OF FAMILY HERITAGE. 96 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaherte Frères Les 7 Extra Brut is one of the most fascinating Champagnes we are delighted to offer at Liquid Vibe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laherte Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Les 7 Extra Brut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Non-Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champagne, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVillage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chavot-Courcourt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aurélien Laherte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstate Established:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1889\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Arbane and Petit Meslier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extra Brut Grower Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional-method sparkling wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Historic mixed-variety planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritic Rating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $375 per bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scallops, lobster, crab, roast chicken, mushrooms, aged Comté and fine charcuterie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 9–11°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enjoy now or cellar under suitable conditions, depending on disgorgement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Laherte Frères","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67983229944110,"sku":"LV-LAHERTEFRERES-LES7-NV-750ML","price":360.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/laherte-freres-les-7-extra-brut-nv.png?v=1794287239","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/laherte-freres-les-7-extra-brut-nv","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}