Domaine Laroche
Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Lechet
One of the rarest Premier Cru of Domaine Laroche is marked with an attractive liveliness. Located just above the small village of Milly on a steep southeast facing slope. Elaborated in very limited quantity.
Domaine Laroche owns 0.23 ha of the 50 total hectares in Côte de Léchet. A very old vineyard dating back as far as the 15th Century (it belonged to the Pontigny monks in Middle Age), this terroir is well-exposed on a beautiful hillside. The 20 year old vines are planted in Kimmeridgian limestone covered with calcareous brown pebbly topsoil.
- 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
- 12.7%
Elegant and floral with spicy undertones. Minerality lingers through to the finish and adds complexity to the gentle acidity.
Vinous
91 Points
2023
"The 2023 Chablis Côte de Léchet 1er Cru offers enticing, well-defined lemon thyme, crushed stone and red apple scents on the nose. The palate is full of energy, effervescent and citrus fresh with Japanese yuzu and quince notes on the persistent finish. It is an open-hearted and delightful Côte de Léchet that will be difficult to resist in its youth."
— Neal Martin, 2025
