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So whether you want to nerd out with Egly-Ouriet or live the high life Krug, let's raise a toast to the most festive region in all of winedom.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"laherte-freres-champagne-ultradition-extra-brut","title":"Champagne ‘Ultradition’ Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eI have a passion for Laherte Frères. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the somewhat overlooked commune of Chavot-Courcourt in the Coteaux Sud d'Èpernay, the estate is fully biodynamic, and Laherte's particular talent remains with the Pinot Meunier variety. Normally playing third fiddle in typical Champagne blends, Meunier takes center stage here, leading to incredible results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultradition Extra-Brut bottling from Laherte is a beautifully crafted expression of terroir. Meunier dominated, with additions from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and vinified in stainless steel and oak. 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Soaring from the glass with tangerine peel, spice, pear and pastry. This is one of the more overt, layered wines in the range. All the elements are so well balanced, allowing for the wine to be cellared for years to come (if desired). The Empreintes is surely the most pleasurable of the Laherte lineup. 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