Champagne Laherte Frères Extra Brut Les Empreintes 2017

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Score: 95

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Score: the 2017 Champagne Millésime Empreintes Extra Brut is a blend of equal parts Chardonnay (a selection massale of his grandfather's Muscat) and Pinot Noir. Pouring a bright pale yellow

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Score: it's a fantastic expression from this challenged vintage

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Score: opening to attractive aromas that feel complete

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Score: with a mix of fresh pineapple bundt cake

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Score: croissant

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Score: spice

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Score: and the fresh grape ripeness of Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied and zesty with citrus and mouthwatering chalky earth

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Score: it's lively on the palate

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Score: with a pinpoint mousse

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Score: a long finish

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Score: and a hint of custardy texture to balance it out. This focused wine deserves another couple years in the cellar

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Score: although I enjoy its nervous energy now. Drink 2024-2044. Disgorged in October 2022. 3 grams per liter dosage.\

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Score: 93

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Score: an equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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Score: is impressive. Lemon confit

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Score: white flowers

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Score: mint and white pepper are all nicely amplified. This rich

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Score: potent Champagne delivers the goods. It is an especially fine effort in a very challenging year and one of the standouts in this range. Dosage is 4 grams per liter.\

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