Domaine Laroche
Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes
Les Vaillons is one of the largest Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis, located
in a valley to the southwest of the town of Chablis. This South / East oriented vineyard with 65 year old vines is usually the first harvested at the domaine. Giving intense wines with stonefruit and oriental spice aromas.
Domaine Laroche owns 2.17ha of this Premier Cru (105 ha in total). South-Eastern exposure is perfect for great maturities. Limestone marls and Kimmeridgian limestone soils are paramount in this Premier Cru. The 65 year old vines are deeply rooted and extract many available minerals.
- 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%
There is a velvety character in this wine that comes from the sunny character of the vineyard. Perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes grown on old vines give Vaillons a typical oriental spice overtone. On the palate it offers intensity but never lacks the elegance of the best premier crus of Chablis.
Decanter
92 Points
2024
"Presents lovely aromas of passion fruit, nectarine and lemon peel, then opens up with hints of acacia and beeswax on the palate. The texture is taut and dynamic with lively acidity that gives the wine both depth and length. The grapes are from four parcels under the Vaillons umbrella: one in Chatains and three in Roncières; all share a southeast exposition. They are lightly crushed and fermented on native yeasts in casks, mostly of 500 to 600 litres."
— Charles Curtis MW, 2025
