Champagne Laherte Frères 'Les Grandes Crayères' Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut 2019

The 2019 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Grandes Crayères 1er Cru is gorgeous. Bright, focused and vibrant, the 2019 is sourced from two chalky plots in Chavot and sizzles with tension. All the elements are so nicely balanced. I would cellar this for at least a year or two, as it is pretty tightly wound. Dosage is 2.5 grams per liter. The inaugural release of Les Grands Crayeres is a powerful, deep and structured Chardonnay with impressive poise and a long life ahead. An impressive new parcellaire cuvee from Aurelien Laherte. Thanks in large part to the extraordinary work of Aurélien Laherte and his family since 1889, heads are turning toward the village of Chavot in the Côteaux Sud d’Epernay, a sub-region sandwiched between the Côtes des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne As a meticulous vinifier and a devoted practitioner of organic and biodynamic viticulture, Aurélien strives to produce a lineup of blended and single-vineyard Champagnes that deeply expresses the identities of his unique terroirs. The vibrant, energetic and racy profile of the Laherte Frères Champagnes has earned them a reputations as one of the most progressive and dynamic grower-producers in the region.