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Domaine Laroche and the elegant wines of Chablis
Domaine Laroche and the elegant wines of Chablis
“Many people do not think Chablis is chardonnay but just a dry white wine that people love,” explained Gwenaël Laroche of Domaine Laroche as she spoke. “Chablis is in a class of its own.” “Chablis is located in the northernmost region of Burgundy, France. With a cool continental climate and soils consisting of limestone over marine fossil-rich Kimmeridgian clay, Chablis is home to chardonnay, and only chardonnay, making one-third of the total production of white wine in Burgundy. “Chablis is the real image of Burgundy,” Laroche said. There are 40 Premier Cru vineyards and seven Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis....
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Ward Off a Chill With These Wintry White Wines
Ward Off a Chill With These Wintry White Wines
"The conventional knowledge goes: drink white wines in the summer, and reds in the winter. And that sentiment is not without reason. Red wines are frequently higher in alcohol and tannins than their pale counterparts, making them feel too heavy for hot weather imbibing. The extra alcohol often has a warming effect, and the astringent tannins in a bottle of California cabernet sauvignon or Italian Barolo could overpower delicate flavors of fresh summer foods. On the other hand, high-acid white wines, like sauvignon blanc or a low-alcohol vhino verde, taste refreshing beyond bottle temperature thanks to bright citrus flavors and light fruits...
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Domaine Laroche: A Pioneering Spirit in the Heart of Chablis
Domaine Laroche: A Pioneering Spirit in the Heart of Chablis
“Nestled in a sleepy, patina-hued village at the foot of the ‘hills of the Grands Crus’, one of the oldest, most progressive wineries in Chablis recently held a festival to celebrate the stellar 2015 harvest-and with it took another noble step forward in its illustrious history. Founded in 1850 by Jean Victor Laroche and continuously managed by five generations of Laroches, Domaine Laroche is no stranger to prestige or progress (it was the first Burgundian winery to bottle all wines with screwcaps). From 247 acres of Chardonnay vineyards across Chablis's four classifications, including 15 acres of Chablis Grand Cru and...
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A Return to Cork
A Return to Cork
“Ten years ago, Michel Laroche, then majority owner of Domaine Laroche in Chablis, made the decision to bottle his entire range of wines, including premiers and grands crus, with screwcaps. "’As winemakers, we try to avoid oxidation,’ Laroche said at the time. ‘Even without TCA [the chemical that can produce moldy flavors via tainted corks], a cork is not neutral. With a fresh, delicate style of wine like Chablis, the cork marks it quickly, like a little spot on a white shirt.’ “Laroche had armed himself with research from Australia, a pioneer in the use of screwcap closures, in addition...
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Domaine Laroche brings modernity to Chablis
Domaine Laroche brings modernity to Chablis
“Domaine Laroche has deep roots in Chablis. “In 1850, Jean Victor Laroche purchased a parcel of land in Chablis and planted the family's first chardonnay vines. For the next 117 years, the Laroche family produced wine from its 15 acre vineyard; then, fifth-generation, 21-year old Michel Laroche entered the business in 1967. “In the following 11 years, Laroche hitched his vision to his youthful energy, expanding the family's vineyards to 247 acres across the four Chablis classifications: petit chablis, chablis, premier and grand crus. “And Laroche's vision went far beyond the borders of Burgundy as he shocked this region- corseted...
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Top 100 Wineries of 2015: Domaine Laroche
Top 100 Wineries of 2015: Domaine Laroche
"For over 150 years, Domaine Laroche has been linked to Chablis in both quality and the impressive scope of its holdings. "Land Holdings: While Domaine Laroche traces its beginnings to 1850, it was fifth-generation family member Michel Laroche who created the domaine's modern-day reputation, taking it from just under 15 acres to almost 250. When he took over from his father in the 1960s, spring frosts were still frequent and land was affordable, so Laroche was able to scoop up prime parcels: 'Today, the domaine's holdings include 15 acres of grand cru vineyards and 73 acres, of premier crus. The...
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Chablis that Dares to Stand Up to Red Meat
Chablis that Dares to Stand Up to Red Meat
“One can never be too rich or too thin, the saying goes. And in South Florida, one might add too young to the trifecta. In many ways, Chablis reflects this sensibility. Like the taut sun-splashed bodies drawn to our shores, it’s intensely fresh, with a steely minerality reminiscent of crushed seashells—and it begs to be paired. Tension grips the tongue with undeniable energy, as surely as a penetrating gaze across a sizzling South Beach dance floor just before dawn. “While lovers look to small boxes for jewels to proclaim their devotion, French Chablis fans who limit their food pairings to...
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This ain’t your granddaddy’s Chablis…
This ain’t your granddaddy’s Chablis…
“Greetings Gentle Reader. Yr.Mst.Hmbl&ObtSvt begs your indulgence and understanding for my long absence here. I confess feeling for a while as if I had nothing of interest to say. Things, however, have changed. “I recently had the honor of an invitation to Lunch with Gwenael Laroche, proprietress along with her husband of Domaine Laroche in Chablis. For ethical disclosure, Wilson Daniels the Importer paid for lunch. For personal disclosure, Gwenael was a wonderful and lovely person, whom I was beyond pleased to have spent some time with. “The wines were a pleasure as well. Now, one will know of Chablis,...
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A night of Refreshment
A night of Refreshment
"You never really need an excuse to enjoy a good glass of Chablis, but sometimes nature throws one at you anyway. A few dozen folks conveniently received a pretty hefty reason to imbibe on November 6, when the mercury hit a whopping 90 degrees a few hours before the Domaine Laroche wine dinner at Scott’s restaurant & Bar in Costa Mesa, CA. It could have been easy to fill the air with complaints of unseasonable temperatures and feeling like a roasted Thanksgiving turkey upon arrival to the early evening fete. However, the potential for such discussion dissipated the moment the...
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Vintage 2014
Vintage 2014
"If there's one sure sign of autumn in full swing for the wine trade, it's the influx of vintage reports hitting inboxes. Here are a few snippets of what we've heard, quite literally, on the grapevine. "...In Chablis, spirits are high for the prospects of 2014. 'The skin is pale yellow, which shows the ripeness without excess, with thick, ripe skins. Health conditions was so good that sorting was carried on only to remove leaves. The juice has a remarkable balance, with nice acidity, without too much malic acid,' says Gregory Viennois of Domaine Laroche. The ripening season was extended...
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