Domaine Laroche
Chablis Grand Cru Les Bouguerots
The Westernmost Grand Cru of Chablis. Les Bouguerots always offers real power and fruity charm. In the heart of the Grands Crus, Domaine Laroche owns 31 hectares of Les Bouguerots total 15.85 hectares. These vines offer a great aromatic diversity.
The vineyard benefits from an excellent south-facing exposure near the river Serein on a slope rich in calcareous stones. At the foot of the hill, a 11.8 inch layer of clay allows water retention in summer, which is crucial for the balance of the grapes. The vineyard was planted with Laroches own selection of plants coming from the old vines of the Domaine.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Chablis
- Sub-Appellation
- Chablis Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 14 months on fine lees in the historical cellars from the IXth century at Obédiencerie.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Extremely phenolic and powerful with a fruity charm. Grand Cru Les Bouguerots drinks best with five to eight years to show its full potential.
Decanter
95 Points
2022
"From selected vines replanted on the steep lower slopes of grand cru Bougros, with a foot of clay soil over the bedrock. Quite a bit of reduction on the nose is keeping the wine a little shy at the moment. Lots of acidity with concentration and depth on the palate and a long finish with real focus and drive. A very fine grand cru in the making, but will need quite a bit of time."
— Andy Howard MW, 2023
