Dom Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022

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

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 93 pts; Jasper Morris 93; Vinous 92; Wine Spectator 92 (2022 vintage)

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus and green apple with stone-fruit notes, pronounced saline/kimmeridgian minerality, subtle toasted almond and lees complexity; focused, racy acidity and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, roast chicken with lemon cream, soft cheeses (Chèvre, Brie). Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, light miso dishes, delicate Thai seafood preparations.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle low-pressure pressing; fermentation in French oak barrels and stainless steel with malolactic fermentation on some parcels; aged on fine lees ~12 months (combination of barrel and tank).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Laroche (based in the Obédiencerie) owns extensive Chablis holdings including Les Vaillons; vines for this cuvée are old (c. 60+ years) on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, producing concentrated Premier Cru fruit.