Domaine Laroche
Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaudevey
The Premier Cru of the Chablis lovers. Very pure, it bears witness to its fresh and rocky terroir. Its chiseled style offers a palette of lively and mineral aromas.
Les Vaudevey is located in a cool and narrow valley. The sun appears in the early morning and lasts until mid-afternoon. The ripening of grapes is slow, which helps aromas to concentrate and preserve acidity. One single plot of almost 10 ha with no more than 5 producers crafting wines from this Cru.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Chablis
- Sub-Appellation
- Chablis Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months in French oak barrels (15%) and stainless steel (85%) on fine lees.
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
A direct, upright profile with a beautiful minerality, where shellfish and crustaceans of the soil contribute to its freshness. Far from being exuberant, this wine delivers a pleasant tension typical of the Vaudevey terroir, combining delicacy and finesse to achieve the perfect balance of this Chablis Premier Cru.
Decanter
91 Points
2024
"Domaine Laroche is something of a specialist in the left-bank premier cru of Vaudevey, where it owns almost 10ha, which equates to nearly a quarter of the appellation. Light in colour and a bit closed initially, it opens on the palate with notes of kumquat, nectarine and lemon peel, accented by chalky minerality. The texture is silky, supple and approachable. The grapes are from a cool valley with limestone soils that face southeast; they are gently crushed and fermented in tank before bottling."
— Charles Curtis MW, 2025
