Domaine Laroche PREMIER CUVEE 1er Cru Chablis

Domaine Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Vaudevay from France, Burgundy, Chablis by Domaine Laroche Chablis (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine Laroche Chablis St Martin from France, Burgundy, Chablis by Domaine Laroche Chablis (6 x 75 cl)

This tiny Premier Cru is just 6 hectares and Domaine Laroche owns nearly half . Once one of the best known, it has been eclipsed by more famous names, but there is no doubting the quality of its south-facing vineyards. It has the same mineral backbone as its neighbour Vaudevey, but is a little softer and rounder. Typically aromatic, the bouquet is one of melons, hazelnuts and smoke. In the mouth there is round ripe fruit, with notes of candied pineapple and a full flinty finish (12 x 75 cl)

A large Premier Cru of 37 hectares, of which Domaine Laroche owns 1.5 hectares. Along with Vaillons, this is considered the best of the left bank Crus. The vines face south and south-east and are a mixture of clones and "selection massale" from the best of the Domaine's ancient vines. Perhaps the most complete of the Premier Crus, Les Montmains shows all the elements of classic Chablis (6 x 75 cl)

There are just 30 hectares of Les Vaudevey, one of 17 Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis covering 750 hectares in total. Michel Laroche owns just over 10 hectares of this, the steepest and stoniest of the Premiers Crus. 100% Chardonnay, fermented predominantly in stainless steel vats, with 10 to 20% matured in French oak barrels to add weight and complexity. Les Vaudevey can be outstanding in good vintages, the most mineral and classic of the Premier Crus (6 x 75 cl)

A very classy wine, structured and complex. Its lovely nose, redolent of summer meadows with a touch of cream, leads to a powerful mouthful of buttery fruit, backed by steely and impressive structure which will enable it to mature magnificently for up to 15 years (6 x 75 cl)

Les Vaillons is one of the most reputed Premier Crus, and the best on the left bank. There are just 15 hectares in total and Domaine Laroche own nearly half . The Kimmeridgian slopes face south and south-east and the vines are on average 25 years old. Old vines increase the natural character and richness of the grapes, adding to the complexity of the final wine. Refined complexity in the glass: the nose is full and creamy, with hints of wild mushroom. It has lovely full fruit and is round in the mouth, with a firm mineral backbone and superb balance (6 x 75 cl)

The vineyard of Les Blanchots is very chalky and the soil almost white in appearance. It covers nearly 12 hectares and Laroche owns more than one third. The vines here are "selection massale" from the best of the Domaine's ancient vines, on average at least 25 years old. The "queen" of Grand Crus, for its finesse and elegance. A beautifully delicate bouquet of lime flowers and fresh mown hay, with a touch of vanilla. An intense, powerful, yet fresh and mouth-filling wine, with real steel running through it. It has superb length, integration and harmony. Serve in a decanter to allow it to develop its fragrant bouquet. It should be cool but not icy (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine Laroche Chablis Grand Cru LES CLOS from France, Burgundy, Chablis by Domaine Laroche Rich Dry Whites (6 x 75 cl)