Laherte Freres, Empreintes other_regions_italy A hint of reduction is

A hint of reduction is going to need time in bottle to dissipate

The rich but refined middle weight flavors are less powerful than those of the Vaudésir but notably more elegant while delivering a fine bead of minerality on the impeccably well-balanced and persistent finale

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pressed and vinified separately

There is outstanding density to the solidly powerful yet beautifully refined and generously proportioned flavors that are shaped by lemon-tinged acidity on the palate drenching finish that goes on and on

Laherte Freres, Empreintes other_regions_italy A hint of reduction isA blend of Pinot Noir from Les Rouges Maisons (planted in 1983) and Chardonnay from Les Chemins dpernay (planted in 1957), including some muscat Chardonnay selections, the 2018 Extra Brut Les Empreintes was disgorged in November 2023 with a dosage of 1. 5 grams per liter. It soars from the glass with aromas of pear, orange zest and pastry. Full bodied and muscular, it displays a rich, demonstrative core of fruit, supported by a spine of tangy acidity,