Domaine Laroche Chardonnay Reserve 2023
The Wine
In 2021, Chablis experienced a significant loss of approximately 60% of their crop, severely affecting the availability of Laroche's Petit Chablis. Consequently, they introduced a 'Chardonnay' under the same label, and the 2022 vintage is a continuation of this initiative. The fruit is not from Chablis but sourced from selected high altitude cool climate plots in the Limoux region. The vines, a minimum of 30 years old, are deeply rooted in a mosaic of mainly clay and limestone soils, yielding outstanding raw materials. Hand harvested - and transported to Chablis to commence the winemaking process.
The wine is aged in old barrels and is enriched by resting on its lees for a period. Fresh, fruity, well balanced with a subtle mineral undercurrent, it offers an excellent chance to highlight Laroche's mastery and Burgundy-style vinification.
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The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - France
Year - 2023
Closure - Screwcap
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
The Laroche family has been making wine in Chablis since 1850. Michel Laroche, the fifth generation, arrived in 1967 to continue a long tradition of allowing the wine to express its unique origin: The True Chablis. Michel has witnessed significant changes in Chablis and is the first generation to make a living exclusively from producing and selling wine.
Domaine Laroche is one of the largest vineyard owners in Burgundy, with offices located in the birthplace of Chablis: a ninth to sixteenth century listed monastery called l’Obédiencerie, where monks made the first Chablis.
