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 Les Butteaux is the southernmost of three Premier Cru climats that make up the wider Chablis Montmains Premier Cru. Les Butteaux is generally regarded as more “structured”.

These grapes come from a very special area that belongs to the Premier Cru Les Montmains, located on the left bank with white marls terroir which differs from the rest of Les Montmains.

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.

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. 12 months aging on fine lees in the historical cellars from the IXth century at Obédiencerie.

Barrel Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels

An insider’s wine, lively and strict with good aging potential.