Dom Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Vaudevey 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom Laroche
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Vaudevey
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
Vinous 92 (Neal Martin, 2024); WineAlign 92; positive notes from John Szabo MS; recommended at BIVB blind tasting

Tasting Note
Crisp, racy Chablis with lemon peel, green apple, white peach and chalky oyster-shell minerality. Bright acidity, subtle almond and saline notes, refined texture and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, grilled scallops, roast chicken, goat cheese; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, steamed white fish, Thai lemongrass seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; whole-berry pressing; fermented in stainless steel with 15% in French oak; aged on fine lees for ~12 months with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Laroche, based in the Obédiencerie of Chablis, owns ~90 ha including ~10 ha in Les Vaudevey. Long-standing Chablis producer practicing sustainable viticulture.