Laherte Extra Brut Vignes d’Autrefois 2020: Bubbles with Real Depth
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Laherte
19 March 2026
Nice but not sure it's worth the premium
Saw this on a restaurant wine list and decided to try it by the glass. It's lovely — really elegant, fine bubbles, citrusy and toasty at the same time. But I'm not convinced it's that much better than something like Pol Roger at half the price. Maybe I need to try it again.
12 February 2026
Good but steep price
Had this at a friend's dinner party and thought it was really nice — creamy, toasty, proper champagne flavour. But when I looked up the price afterwards, £85 is a lot. I've had bottles at £50 that I enjoyed just as much. Still, the finish goes on forever which is pretty impressive.
4 February 2026
This is what champagne should taste like
I'm slowly learning more about wine and this was a bit of an eye-opener. It's got real depth to it — not just bubbles and acid like cheaper stuff. The almond and brioche notes are gorgeous and it just keeps going after you swallow. Three different grapes in here apparently and you can kind of tell it's complex.
3 February 2026
New Year's Eve winner
Got this for NYE instead of our usual Moët and everyone noticed the difference straight away. It's richer and more interesting, with this warm bready quality and a lemony zing. The finish literally lasts for ages. Few of us agreed it was the best champagne we'd had in a while.
19 January 2026
Proper champagne, not just fizz
Picked this up after the guy in the wine shop recommended it. You can really taste the difference from your usual supermarket stuff — lovely bready, brioche-y flavour with a lemony freshness that keeps it interesting. At £85 it's not an everyday thing but it's worth it for a special occasion.
25 December 2025
Birthday treat that delivered
My wife got me this for my 40th and wow. The bubbles are super fine and creamy, and there's this amazing toasty almond thing going on that I kept going back to. Honestly one of the best champagnes I've had — and I've had a few at this point.
7 October 2025
Absolutely smashed this with roast chicken
We had this with a Sunday roast and it was brilliant. There's a chalky dry thing on the finish that cuts through rich food perfectly. The lemon and toast flavours work so well together. Would definitely buy again for a nice meal at home.