Laherte Frères, Vignes d'Autrefois 2018 Chardonnay red-ish cap is a nod

red-ish cap is a nod to the red slate soils that give the wine a signature rocky minerality and helps to soothe the wicked acid line

Goes into neutral oak for 10 months maturation on the lees

All wild red fruit and roasted berries

Extreme quality

but it would be equally comfortable in any other category

Laherte Frères, Vignes d'Autrefois 2018 Chardonnay red-ish cap is a nodPlace: Champagne, FranceGrape: Pinot MeunierVibe: Classic Old vine Meunier that effortlessly juggles vibrancy and richness. No malo here so there is a real vein of acid rippling through layers of toasty spice and pristine fruit. These guys can do no wrong, upper echelon gear. ABV: 12. 5%