Laroche Chardonnay la Chevaliere 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Laroche
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay la Chevaliere
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 91 points (Buying Guide; issue date Oct 1, 2024). IWSC tasting listing (IWSC results page) — listed with tasting note and IWSC Bronze imagery (IWSC 2023)

Tasting Note
Bright nose of honeysuckle, green orchard fruit, lemon curd and gooseberry. Palate shows pear, melon and orange zest, crisp acidity, minerality and medium-plus body with a lingering, concentrated finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted chicken, lobster, scallops, creamy pasta, shellfish, mild cheeses (Manchego, Gruyère). Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger and scallion, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai-style seafood dishes.

Production Method
Grapes from Peyroli and partner growers; whole-bunch pressing, juice settled ~24 hours, stainless-steel fermentation (~15°C for ~12 days), unoaked and rested on fine lees; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Laroche (Chablis-based) produces the Mas La Chevalière range in Languedoc, sourcing from high-altitude Peyroli vineyard and long-term grower partners; known for Chablis expertise and large-scale quality production.