2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Approximately through 2033
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South And West
Fermentation Vessels French-oak barrels and foudres
Pressing Method Low-Pressure Pneumatic Pressing With Separation Of Juice Fractions; Only The Heart Of The Press Was Retained
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested and rigorously sorted at the winery. Following low-pressure pneumatic pressing and juice-fraction separation, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations took place in French-oak barrels and foudres. Barrels were 1–7 years old and included 228, 300, 400, 500 and 600 L capacities. The period from fermentation through bottling extended up to 12 months. The vineyard comprises 2.44 ha of the 103-ha climat and is described as having approximately 70-year-old vines. Serve at 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with bright reflections; white flowers, summer fruit and pronounced minerality on the nose; elegant, structured palate with white fruit, persistent freshness and a long, harmonious finish.
Food Pairing Lobster salad with lemon and coriander; seafood platters; premium shellfish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Chablis
Orientation South And West
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Hand harvested and rigorously sorted. Vinification and maturation occurred partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless-steel tanks. After blending, the wine received nearly eight months of additional maturation on fine lees. The source describes approximately 70-year-old vines and HVE level 3 and vegan certification, but does not name the certifying bodies.
Tasting Notes Neal Martin (Vinous, blind BIVB tasting): slightly honeyed entry, evident acidity and a mildly spicy finish. Anna-Christina Cabrales (Wine Enthusiast): white flowers, acacia honey, orchard fruit and mineral notes, with lively acidity and a textured, vibrant palate.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Chablis
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone
Orientation South And West
Vine Age 70
Fermentation Vessels French oak barrels
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested and sorted at the winery. Fermented entirely in 228, 400 and 600 L French-oak barrels that were 1–7 years old. Aged on fine lees in those casks for an average of nine months; after final blending, maturation continued until bottling. Domaine Laroche owns 2.44 ha of the 103-ha Premier Cru.
Tasting Notes Bill Nanson: restrained breadth on the nose; broad yet direct palate, pronounced minerality without hard edges, a faint barrel note, and a strong finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
22 rue Louis Bro, 89800 Chablis, France
Phone
+33 3 86 42 89 28
Email
Owner
Advini Group
Cellarmaster
Romain Chevrolat