Domaine Laroche
Chablis Premier Cru Les Butteaux
Les Butteaux is the southernmost of three Premier Cru climats that make up the wider Chablis Montmains Premier Cru. The name suggests “butte/the hill on which the vineyard is located, namely the
upper part of a hill. Coming from just a 1ha plot owned by Domaine LAroche, Les Butteaux is generally regarded as more structured, powerful and steely.
Vintage Factsheets
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.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Chablis
- Sub-Appellation
- Chablis Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months on fine lees in the historical cellars from the IXth century at Obédiencerie.
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
An insider’s wine, lively and strict with good aging potential.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2022
"Marked by a vanilla note and propelled by vivid acidity, this white delivers green apple, lemon and stony mineral flavors. On the sharp side, with a lip-smacking finish."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
