Laherte Frères: Terroir-Driven Grower in Champagne

Laherte Frères is a family-owned grower estate based in Chavot, in the Côteaux Sud d’Épernay, that has become one of the most respected names among artisanal Champagne producers. Rooted in several generations of viticulture, the domaine combines deep local tradition with a precise, contemporary vision of vineyard-focused Champagne.

Biodiversity, Organics, and Precision in the Vines
The estate farms a mosaic of small parcels, many of them old-vine Chardonnay on chalk and limestone, alongside plots of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Laherte emphasizes biodiversity and largely organic or sustainably minded practices, working the soils, encouraging life in the vineyards, and avoiding systemic chemicals wherever possible. In the cellar, the philosophy is one of restraint: careful fruit selection, indigenous fermentations when possible, and a judicious use of oak barrels and foudres to bring texture without masking terroir.

Signature Style and Brut Nature Identity
Laherte’s Champagnes, including the Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, are known for their tension, purity, and a strong sense of place. The low or zero dosage approach highlights chalky minerality, saline freshness, and a finely etched structure rather than overt richness. Many cuvées ferment and age in neutral oak, gaining subtle complexity, fine bead, and gastronomic depth while remaining bone dry and incisive. These wines are crafted to sit comfortably on serious wine lists, pairing with refined cuisine and rewarding those who seek detailed, terroir-expressive grower Champagne.

Reputation and Influence Among Grower Champagnes
Over the past decade, Laherte Frères has become a reference point in the grower movement, frequently poured in top wine bars and restaurants focused on small, independent producers. Sommeliers and enthusiasts look to the domaine for Champagnes that bridge classic elegance and modern, vineyard-first sensibility. Despite rising recognition, the family maintains a hands-on, artisanal approach, continuing to refine viticulture and élevage in pursuit of ever more precise, characterful expressions of their diverse terroirs.