NV Benoit Lahaye Prestige

Entirely from the 2021 harvest and disgorged in November 2024 with a dosage of three grams per liter, Lahaye’s NV Extra-Brut Blanc de Noirs is drawn from four predominantly south-facing parcels in Bouzy, all situated within a 50-meter radius. The wine unfurls from the glass with aromas of white peach, pastries and ripe pear. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, elegant and energetic, laden with mouthwatering acidity and ample chalky extract, concluding with a long, sapid finish. Benoît Lahaye describes 2021 as a challenging year, yet notes that they experienced no issues with mildew at harvest. The resulting wine strikes a harmonious equilibrium between maturity and freshness, buoyed by naturally vibrant acidity.

Very cold, which is presumably one reason why it's so muted. Vegetal. Cut off. A bit blockish without soul or depth. (TC)

Disgorged in March 2014 and dosed as Extra Brut (dosage: five grams per liter), Benoît Lahaye's NV Blanc de Noirs (Lot 5712131411) is 100% Pinot Noir (harvest year not indicated). Very deep and intense yet pure, fresh and aromatic on the fruity-mineral nose, this is a lush, mouth-filling, finessed and very elegant Blanc de Noirs with gorgeous fruit and lingering salinity and grip. Highly stimulating, this is a structured and persistent wine that is great to drink now and over the next 6 to 8 years. Tasted in August 2018.