Domaine Laroche
Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes
Les Vaillons is one of the most well-regarded Premier Cru vineyards in the Chablis appellation of Burgundy, France. It’s located on the left bank of the Serein River, just south of the town of Chablis, in an area known for producing wines that balance finesse with expressive minerality.
Domaine Laroche owns 2.17 ha of this large Premier Cru (129 ha). Limestone marls and Kimmeridgian limestone soils are paramount in this Premier Cru. Old vines (65 years-old) are deeply rooted and extract many available minerals.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Chablis
- Sub-Appellation
- Chablis Premier Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months in 90% French oak barrels, 10% stainless steel
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
Full-bodied and deep, the wine is rich and complex, displaying a solar profile with hints of saffron and spice, all balanced by a beautiful freshness and tension.
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
