Domaine Laroche Chablis 'Les Vaucoupin' Chablis Premier Cru

Laroche Chablis 'Les Vaucoupin' Chablis Premier Cru pours a gorgeous, crystalline pale straw-yellow color with vibrant shimmering green highlights in the glass. Sourced from the steeply sloped right-bank premier cru climat of Les Vaucoupins, known for its optimal sun exposure and deep Kimmeridgian limestone soils, this exceptional Chardonnay opens with a highly expressive, pure nose. Aromas of crunchy green apple, citrus zest, and wild white flowers are beautifully accented by an intense, classic flinty reduction, sea spray, and delicate notes of fresh bread dough from fine lees aging. On the palate, this medium-bodied white wine exhibits incredible chiseled precision and structural tension. A concentrated, energetic core of orchard fruits and lemon oil is flawlessly enlivened by a sharp, driving line of natural acidity and a distinct, chalky mineral backbone. The dry, laser-focused finish shows remarkable length, concluding with a mouth-watering dash of classic marine salinity.

Food Pairing: Pairs spectacularly with fresh raw oysters, pan-seared sea scallops, grilled lemon-herb prawns, steamed mussels, or delicate soft artisanal goat cheeses.