Domaine Laroche

Bourgogne, France

Chablis Grand Cru Les Bouguerots — 2022

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  • Introduction

    • WINERY Founded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the largest owners of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis and has led movements to raise the quality of the appellation with the creation of a charter of excellence for the Grand Cru producers. Today, Domaine Laroche still produces and ages its Premiers and Grands Crus in the historical cellars of its headquarters, the Obédiencerie.

      WINE The Westernmost Grand Cru of Chablis. It always offers real power and fruity charm. In the heart of the Grands Crus, Domaine Laroche has 31 hectares of “Bouguerots” in the 15.85 hectares of the total surface. These vines offer a great aromatic diversity.

  • Vineyard Profile

    • 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 our own selection of plants coming from the old vines of the Domaine.

    • Appellation: Chablis Grand Cru AOC
    • Location: Bourgogne
    • Viticulture: Vegan
    • Size: 0.3 ha
    • Vine Age: 20 years
    • Soil: Kimmeridgian limestone rich in calcareous stones
    • Exposure: South
  • Vintage Report

    • The 2022 harvest had early frosts in April, but the impact was minimal. Despite the hot and dry summer, timely rainfalls during the vine’s growth stages helped. Harvesting started on August 25th, based on estimated blossoming, which maintained great minerality in the wines. Our vineyard managed water stresses well. The initial juices were well-balanced and precise. The grapes had thick skins this year due to the climate, so we focused on the core pressing to preserve their brightness. Overall, the 2022 vintage is abundant and high quality.

  • Vinification

    • Hand harvesting and sorting at the winery. Gentle pressing at low-pressure to extract press core only. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. 14 months aging on fine lees in the historical cellars from the IXth century at Obédiencerie.

      Barrel Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels

  • Technical Information

    • Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
    • Alcohol: 12.5%
  • Tasting Notes

    • “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.”

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  • Chablis Grand Cru Les Bouguerots — 2022 – Wine Enthusiast – 94 Points

    "Initially, this wine appears a bit shy, revealing reduction but showcases plenty of acidity. With aeration, notes of tart and ripe citrus, Asian pear, jasmine, white rose, and flint emerge. The palate hints at generosity but remains taut and focused, yet with driving acidity that leaves a lingering trail of saline minerality. Cellar well through 2028+ to fully reveal its beauty."

  • Chablis Grand Cru Les Bouguerots — 2022 – Vinous – 94 Points

    "The 2022 Chablis Les Bouguerots Grand Cru has a stern and stony bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass, quite nuanced, with a subtle marine influence surfacing with time—oyster shell and cockle sheds. The palate is crisp and fresh with a healthy twist of sour lemon. It’s very saline and sharp, and I like that. Yes, it’s a little raw on its own, but partnered with some fruits de mer, it will be irresistible."

  • Chablis Grand Cru Les Bouguerots — 2022 – Wine Spectator – 94 Points

    "There's fine clarity to this steely white, with a mineral underpinning. Offers a mix of stony austerity and easygoing orchard fruit flavors, gathering intensity from beginning to end, with an aftertaste of lemon, vanilla and stone accents."

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