Domaine Laroche 'Les Clos' Chablis Grand Cru 2023

Domaine Laroche 'Les Clos' Chablis Grand Cru 2023 pours a pristine pale gold color with brilliant crystalline highlights in the glass. Sourced from the most historic and legendary Grand Cru climate in Chablis, this benchmark Chardonnay reveals a profound, tightly coiled bouquet that demands slow coaxing. Aristocratic aromas of delicate white flowers, lemon zest, green apple, and fresh citrus are deeply layered with an intricate oaky oatmeal reduction, warm wood spices, and wet flint. On the palate, this full-bodied wine showcases phenomenal concentration and structural power. A dense, enveloping mid-palate of ripe orchard fruit is balanced masterfully by a piercing line of natural acidity and an intense, chalky, wet-stone mineral drive. The finish is remarkably long, precise, and resonant, leaving a persistent impression of pure limestone tension and maritime salinity.

Food Pairing: Pairs exquisitely alongside fresh wild smoked salmon, butter-poached king crab legs, lobster salad, pan-seared veal escalopes with porcini mushrooms, or mature hard artisanal cheeses.

91 Points - Wine Spectator

This white brims with yellow apple, mirabelle plum and oyster shell flavors. The firm, vibrant structure lends support, and overall this is balanced, leaving a citrus- and mineral-infused aftertaste. Drink now through 2030.