L. 09 - so a solera of the vintages 2005-2009. No date on back label, but probably disgorged in Spring 2013. Nicely developed with complex aromas, vertical structure and brilliant acidity. A great experience of aged Laherte. Should keep for several years more. (Disclaimer: ITB with Swedish importer Vin & Natur)
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Candied fruit, orange marmalade, biscotti, biscuits, bruised apple, quinine, grapefruit, minerals. Quite complex and long in a vinous and elegant style, Lot.09 (solera 2005-2009). All 7 grape varietals leaves me humbled and intrigued at the same time.
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Blind Champagne Tasting: Very floral, lemon, orange peel and light toast. Good acidity here drives the palate and it is crisp but not harsh. I wouldn't mind a touch of dosage here to soften but I was happy to drink it.
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L.09-I really like this 7 varietal champagne (18% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Meunier, 8% arbanne, 15% petit meslier,17% Pinot Blanc and 10% fromenteau). Typical Laherte champagne with great focus, linearity, minerality, acid, and spice. I believe all of the field blend is pressed at the same time. In comparison to the Aubry old fashioned blend, this is elegant and regal whereas the Aubry was rustic. This is really good and recommended!
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This note added some days after drinking this bottle, but wanted to note that it was quite attention getting and enjoyable--one of those wines bought too cautiously -- wishing now I had bought multiple bottles. Oh well, just have to console myself with Selosse and Krug.
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A bit schizophrenic, with fruit, mineral, herb, and floral notes competing in the glass. Gives way to a mineral finish with length, but not entirely pleasant. Might try again paired with crudo instead of on its own, but generally disappointed with the structure of this one.
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William Downie Dinner (Sydney, Australia): Green apple and pear with some slight florals as it warms up. With piercing acid, it is very clean but there is not much more to the palate.
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Chablis 2004 Shootout...Raveneau, Dauvissat and Fevre...Top Vineyards (L2O - Chicago IL): A fascinating field blend of both typical and non-typical Champagne varietals, this shows great green apple and lemon aromas, then the same on palate. Lean and mineral-driven from start-to-finish, this has great energy and nuance. I brought this as the Champagne for our Chablis dinner because of its "les Clos" name," but really enjoyed it far more than for just that novelty element.
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This Extra Brut has bright acidity and lemony nose but also has and weighty though fleeting honeyed flavor with some toasted hazelnuts and a warm yeast biscuit on the mid-palate. Tasty dimensions to this wine. Enjoyed it and if it wasn't a school night I would have had another glass. I just kept thinking while drinking this bubbly that it would go well with shrimp dishes simply prepared in butter and garlic sauce or mushroom turnovers, crab and bacon bites.
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2hrs of air in bottle. beautiful & complex on the nose, alternating between red pinot fruits & citrus w/greener herbal aromas. the "other" varieties really add another dimension. bright & crisp on the palate with extreme chalky notes on the finish. awesome wine.
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Pale yellow. Nose of fairly rich apple and brioche, apple pie almost, nice hit of fig. Smells delicious. On the palate it tastes a lot like it smells. Apple pie with fairly fine mousse, good acidic structure. Again that lovely fig, touch of vanilla. Persistent finish of similar. Delicious. 91+
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wow u really taste the different grapes in your mouth, one after another. very special stuff. really fresh to drink. acidity on the end is a bit nervous, i reckon this will be finetuned if u keep it 2-4 years in the cellar. edgy stuff and needs food as company.
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Naso chiuso e forse inizialmente troppo fruttato, poi escono note agrumate ma non mi convincono. In bocca invece è affilatissimo, gran spalla acida e bella lunghezza. Molto molto indietro, da aspettare
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A: Straw color with a fine mousse N: Soft summer pudding and victoria sponge. Its like comfort eating via the nostrils. JTH got green banana, marzipan, woody coffee cream, brioche and pecan shells. I have summer fruit, gentle vanilla and light honey. P: This is bizarre. Its like the 'DRINK ME' potion in Alice in Wonderland. Chocolate coated hazelnut, apple, summer fruit pudding. Acidity is integrated, not piercing but there. Lots of red fruit. JTH has cranberry and Xmas cake.The body seems quite light but the flavor is concentrated and dense. Complex and lovely.When the wine warms a little the caramel and pecan comes out a little more according to JTH. Alcohol 12.5%
C: No dosage or MLF but gorgeous. The balance of fruit and acidity is great. The alcohol is integrated, the finish long, the intensity is great and complexity very apparent. Outstanding quality here. Has the 7 original champagne grapes. The usual suspects and arcane, petit messlier, pinot blanc (or pinot grease as JTH likes to call it- haha!).
Was about $60 from The Sampler in London, UK
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Honey, lemon, honeydew, mint, apples, grapey and weirdness coming from the 7 cepagés. Overall a very youthful nose.
On the palate the mousse is lovely creamy but a bit nervous. This has an extra high pitched tart acidity that has been balanced with neither dosage nor malolactic fermentation but rather with ripeness of the fruit although all grapes were gathered the same time. The result is an incredible freshness. Weird. Minerality reminds me of stones and chalk.
Very Lahertian style with an attack and heaviness with a light body. Very pretty but sooo young! This will not please everyone. Would be very interesting to follow the development of the solera. Length is very long with a saline finish. Outstanding weird stuff but not to be drunk as a l'apero. I drank it from Riedel Vinum Sauvignon Blanc glass.
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Päron, honung och lite äpplen i doften, mineraler. Lite obalanserad i smaken, mycker mer mousse än vanligt. Syran är inte så framträdande så inget vin för lång lagring. För äkta vinnördar, ett måste, nu har man ju provat i princip alla druvor som får odlas i champange.
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Champagne at Red Slate; 11/13/2009-11/19/2009: The nose is full of crisp peaches and shows some darker honey scents as well. Nice apple flavors show up up front. The bubbles blow up the mid palate like crazy here, it really caught me off guard! The flavors evolve for quite a ways out, and they really get good mileage out of the different grapes used in this wine. The acidity is mouth watering on the finish, and a hint of guava and young peach appear near the end of things. 90 points, but it's got a lot of nerd value for including so many older champagne varietals in the blend. This is made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris!
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8/10/2021 - Finare Vinare wrote: 93 Points
L. 09 - so a solera of the vintages 2005-2009. No date on back label, but probably disgorged in Spring 2013. Nicely developed with complex aromas, vertical structure and brilliant acidity. A great experience of aged Laherte. Should keep for several years more. (Disclaimer: ITB with Swedish importer Vin & Natur)
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9/3/2020 - arvidpalmqvist Likes this wine:
Candied fruit, orange marmalade, biscotti, biscuits, bruised apple, quinine, grapefruit, minerals. Quite complex and long in a vinous and elegant style, Lot.09 (solera 2005-2009). All 7 grape varietals leaves me humbled and intrigued at the same time.
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10/22/2016 - guitarguy wrote: 90 Points
A nice mouthful of baked apples, lemony mineral, fine bubbles and caramel notes. Drink now.
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5/29/2016 - Hansen73 wrote: 88 Points
A bad bottle, oxidized
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5/23/2015 - CamWheeler wrote: 88 Points
Blind Champagne Tasting: Very floral, lemon, orange peel and light toast. Good acidity here drives the palate and it is crisp but not harsh. I wouldn't mind a touch of dosage here to soften but I was happy to drink it.
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1/11/2014 - Sheila62 Likes this wine:
L.09-I really like this 7 varietal champagne (18% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Meunier, 8% arbanne, 15% petit meslier,17% Pinot Blanc and 10% fromenteau). Typical Laherte champagne with great focus, linearity, minerality, acid, and spice. I believe all of the field blend is pressed at the same time. In comparison to the Aubry old fashioned blend, this is elegant and regal whereas the Aubry was rustic. This is really good and recommended!
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12/7/2013 - piyeh wrote: 89 Points
濃郁的榛果、淡雅的花香,以及檸檬香氣和礦物氣息,頗有複雜度;氣泡綿密充沛,入口的酸度高,口感清新而爽口~
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5/26/2013 - Italiana Likes this wine: 90 Points
This note added some days after drinking this bottle, but wanted to note that it was quite attention getting and enjoyable--one of those wines bought too cautiously -- wishing now I had bought multiple bottles. Oh well, just have to console myself with Selosse and Krug.
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3/5/2013 - yofog wrote: 92 Points
Pretty serious, with almost a chewy texture...I suppose in the sense of vinousness, 'cause it wasn't any less fine for its chewiness.
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12/31/2012 - defigio wrote: 86 Points
A bit schizophrenic, with fruit, mineral, herb, and floral notes competing in the glass. Gives way to a mineral finish with length, but not entirely pleasant. Might try again paired with crudo instead of on its own, but generally disappointed with the structure of this one.
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11/2/2012 - CamWheeler wrote: 87 Points
William Downie Dinner (Sydney, Australia): Green apple and pear with some slight florals as it warms up. With piercing acid, it is very clean but there is not much more to the palate.
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7/30/2012 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
Chablis 2004 Shootout...Raveneau, Dauvissat and Fevre...Top Vineyards (L2O - Chicago IL): A fascinating field blend of both typical and non-typical Champagne varietals, this shows great green apple and lemon aromas, then the same on palate. Lean and mineral-driven from start-to-finish, this has great energy and nuance. I brought this as the Champagne for our Chablis dinner because of its "les Clos" name," but really enjoyed it far more than for just that novelty element.
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2/16/2012 - rosesandthorns wrote: 88 Points
This Extra Brut has bright acidity and lemony nose but also has and weighty though fleeting honeyed flavor with some toasted hazelnuts and a warm yeast biscuit on the mid-palate. Tasty dimensions to this wine. Enjoyed it and if it wasn't a school night I would have had another glass. I just kept thinking while drinking this bubbly that it would go well with shrimp dishes simply prepared in butter and garlic sauce or mushroom turnovers, crab and bacon bites.
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1/25/2012 - celtic67 wrote:
2hrs of air in bottle. beautiful & complex on the nose, alternating between red pinot fruits & citrus w/greener herbal aromas. the "other" varieties really add another dimension. bright & crisp on the palate with extreme chalky notes on the finish. awesome wine.
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8/27/2011 - DRod wrote: 91 Points
Pale yellow. Nose of fairly rich apple and brioche, apple pie almost, nice hit of fig. Smells delicious. On the palate it tastes a lot like it smells. Apple pie with fairly fine mousse, good acidic structure. Again that lovely fig, touch of vanilla. Persistent finish of similar. Delicious. 91+
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2/19/2011 - Don Roz wrote: 90 Points
wow u really taste the different grapes in your mouth, one after another. very special stuff. really fresh to drink. acidity on the end is a bit nervous, i reckon this will be finetuned if u keep it 2-4 years in the cellar. edgy stuff and needs food as company.
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2/3/2011 - Jossik wrote: 87 Points
Naso chiuso e forse inizialmente troppo fruttato, poi escono note agrumate ma non mi convincono. In bocca invece è affilatissimo, gran spalla acida e bella lunghezza. Molto molto indietro, da aspettare
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1/3/2011 - Nursing a Hangover wrote: 89 Points
citrusy nose and palate. quite crisp and refreshing as a starter
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12/31/2010 - Heynetty Likes this wine: 91 Points
A: Straw color with a fine mousse
N: Soft summer pudding and victoria sponge. Its like comfort eating via the nostrils. JTH got green banana, marzipan, woody coffee cream, brioche and pecan shells. I have summer fruit, gentle vanilla and light honey.
P: This is bizarre. Its like the 'DRINK ME' potion in Alice in Wonderland. Chocolate coated hazelnut, apple, summer fruit pudding. Acidity is integrated, not piercing but there. Lots of red fruit. JTH has cranberry and Xmas cake.The body seems quite light but the flavor is concentrated and dense. Complex and lovely.When the wine warms a little the caramel and pecan comes out a little more according to JTH. Alcohol 12.5%
C: No dosage or MLF but gorgeous. The balance of fruit and acidity is great. The alcohol is integrated, the finish long, the intensity is great and complexity very apparent. Outstanding quality here. Has the 7 original champagne grapes. The usual suspects and arcane, petit messlier, pinot blanc (or pinot grease as JTH likes to call it- haha!).
Was about $60 from The Sampler in London, UK
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12/21/2010 - LoireFan wrote: 91 Points
Maybe 92. Quite citrusy, but this didn't distract from the pleasure.
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9/25/2010 - br wrote: flawed
oxidized
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8/16/2010 - trister wrote: 91 Points
Honeydew, citrus. Crisp and clean. An excellent accompaniment to a wonderful evening, start or finish.
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5/28/2010 - Jossik wrote: 86 Points
Bella bottiglia con grande acidità, beva compulsiva e profumi interessanti. Aperitivo sferzante e dritto
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5/19/2010 - bodulations wrote:
Medium lemon green color.
Honey, lemon, honeydew, mint, apples, grapey and weirdness coming from the 7 cepagés. Overall a very youthful nose.
On the palate the mousse is lovely creamy but a bit nervous. This has an extra high pitched tart acidity that has been balanced with neither dosage nor malolactic fermentation but rather with ripeness of the fruit although all grapes were gathered the same time. The result is an incredible freshness. Weird. Minerality reminds me of stones and chalk.
Very Lahertian style with an attack and heaviness with a light body. Very pretty but sooo young! This will not please everyone. Would be very interesting to follow the development of the solera. Length is very long with a saline finish. Outstanding weird stuff but not to be drunk as a l'apero. I drank it from Riedel Vinum Sauvignon Blanc glass.
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4/5/2010 - Shorepower wrote:
Päron, honung och lite äpplen i doften, mineraler. Lite obalanserad i smaken, mycker mer mousse än vanligt. Syran är inte så framträdande så inget vin för lång lagring. För äkta vinnördar, ett måste, nu har man ju provat i princip alla druvor som får odlas i champange.
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11/19/2009 - subtlet wrote: 90 Points
Champagne at Red Slate; 11/13/2009-11/19/2009: The nose is full of crisp peaches and shows some darker honey scents as well. Nice apple flavors show up up front. The bubbles blow up the mid palate like crazy here, it really caught me off guard! The flavors evolve for quite a ways out, and they really get good mileage out of the different grapes used in this wine. The acidity is mouth watering on the finish, and a hint of guava and young peach appear near the end of things. 90 points, but it's got a lot of nerd value for including so many older champagne varietals in the blend. This is made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbanne, Petit Meslier, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris!
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