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9.2

The NV Blanc de Craie is 100% from Aÿ and Louvois, based on the 2020 vintage. Readers will find a brisk, nervy Champagne that sizzles with tension. Lemon peel, crushed rocks, mint and white pepper are all beautifully delineated. I very much like the energy and tautness here. In fact, this is one of my favorite wines in the range. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 18, 2023. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
— 22 days ago

Willie Carter

9.4

First off, the prettiest label from the house with the prettiest labels in the game. Light straw with gleaming tiny bubbles that just keep coming. Immediately you can just feel the minerality and it is stupendous. The nose is pure joy with chalk, slight lemon zest, chalk, cantaloupe, and a little chalk. Lavender scents along with a plethora of apples to go with a bit of yeast and warm spice.

Another beautiful Blanc de Blancs from Laherte Freres. Pure Chardonnay with no sulfur added from a single vintage. The acidity is striking and so nice while the structure and finesse is typical Laherte quality. Very fresh with a high level of salinity. It’s a long wine with nice aplomb and character.

The traits of the nose carry over to the palate with a burst of ripe citrus fruits. More apples and melon on the tongue with that lingering spice. Lemons and fresh herbs go a long way. A very long, satisfying finish. That’s the story with everything from Laherte, all bangers, no skips. — a year ago

Brendan Baker

9.3

Golden delicious apple, slightly underripe stone fruit, brioche, long 😍 — 2 years ago

JKT

9.1

At Oginos after Thanksgiving. Excellent classic Champagne. — 5 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2020 | white wine from Sauvignon Blanc — a year ago

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Yes and three times yes to this fresh and gourmet Canadian cab-franc, charmingly restoring the expected varietal notes (black cherries, raspberries, violet) vegetable notes, licorice, and mineral tip. The relief of the markers of the terroir (chalk, rifle stone) are not as revealed as in the Ligurian reference but there is a beautiful purity of the fruit that French mouths like mine know how to appreciate. Good price/pleasure ratio.

Oui et trois fois oui à ce cab-franc canadien frais et gourmand, restituant avec charme les notes variétales attendues (cerises noires, framboises, violette) notes végétales, réglisse, et pointe minérale. Le relief des marqueurs du terroir (craie, pierre à fusil) ne sont pas aussi révélés que dans la référence ligérienne mais il se dégage une belle pureté du fruit que les bouches françaises comme la mienne ne manqueront pas d’apprécier. Beau rapport prix/plaisir. Je conseille. — a year ago

Gregory Fulchiero

9.1

Chard, 7/6/22 disgorgement, 6g/L - just awesome. Focused and pure lemon pity with almond skin. — 10 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

Pale yellow robe, fine bubbles, nose of citrus with hints of acacias. Very mineral and medium bodied, complex, long. First time we had it and liked very much. — a year ago

with Jose and Adriana

Peter Zandbergen

9.2

Visited the Domaine today, and received this bottle as a gift with our order. Sorry to see Anne is leaving next month, to be replaced by an equally friendly lady named Elodie. This domaine is on fire with many 2018 based releases. The Special Club and Noces de Craie are superb. — 2 years ago

with Elise

Romain Fitoussi

8.9

Simple, light, but full of charm. Clear purple dress, beautiful shine. Nose typical of the cabernets-francs de Loire. Raspberry, geranium, violet, blackwood, green pepper (but not too much). The mouth is fresh and tense, with a beautiful mineral weft reminiscent of rifle stone, slate or chalk. Served at 15 degrees, it’s a nice treat.

Saumur simple, léger, mais plein de charme. Robe pourpre limpide, bel éclat. Nez typique des cabernets-francs de Loire. Framboise, géranium, violette, bois de ronce, poivron vert (mais pas trop). La bouche est fraîche et tendue, avec une belle trame minérale évoquant la pierre à fusil, ardoise ou craie. Servi à 15 degrés c’est une belle gourmandise. — 3 years ago

with Peter