Ratings
Wine & Spirits 93 points (Les Vaudevey Premier Cru 2015)
Identity
| Producer | Domaine Laroche |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale lemon with shining hue |
| Aroma | Delicate nose with nuances of white blossom, crisp green apples, and a chalky note |
| Palate | Elegant light-to-medium palate with a defined natural mineral core, exuberant citrus fruits, crisp green apples, subtle quince, self-assured structure, deft chalky texture, and subtle blanched almond note |
| Finish | Classic dry finish with mineral typicity giving distinctive character |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with oysters, scallops, calamari, steamed white fish with herb risotto, crab, ceviche, mild chicken salad, and lightly seasoned vegetarian cuisine |
| Aging Potential | Drinking perfectly this season; should age nicely for another 6-7 years |
| Serving Glassware | Generous aromatic shaped wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 7-8 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and 8% in aged 55hl 30-year-old oak foudres |
| Fermentation | Fermentation lasted nearly three weeks at 17°C in stainless steel tanks with malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Kimmeridgian limestone soil rich in fossilized seashells and coral |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Laroche is one of the most significant owners of Grands Crus in Chablis with a winemaking tradition dating back to the 9th century monastery Obédiencerie |
Logistics
| Cork | Cork (switched back from screw caps) |