Dom Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Laroche
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical scores vary by reviewer: Decanter ~94; Jasper Morris 90–92; Burghound 90–93; Vinous reviews range (~89–96 among commentators); Wine Spectator ~90. Multiple retailers list high scores for the 2022 vintage

Tasting Note
Crisp lemon and green apple with white blossom, peach and pronounced Kimmeridgian minerality; saline, flinty backbone, rounded mid-palate and a long, refreshing green-tea finish.

Food Pairing
Western: scallops, lobster or langoustine risotto, grilled prawns, veal with lemon sauce, oysters. Asian: sashimi/sushi, prawn tempura, steamed white fish with ginger/soy, mild Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested parcels blended; partial fermentation and élevage in stainless steel and used oak (demi-muids), extended sur-lie aging 8–12 months; minimal new oak, sustainable/agro-ecological practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Laroche, founded 1850, owns ~2.44 ha in Fourchaume (old vines). Large, historic estate aged wines in the Obédiencerie cellars; HVE/agro-ecological certified practices.