Domaine Laroche 'Les Vaillons' Chablis Premier Cru 2023

Laroche 'Les Vaillons' Chablis Premier Cru 2023 pours a beautifully luminous pale gold color with delicate greenish highlights in the glass. Sourced from highly prized old vines deeply rooted in Kimmeridgian limestone soils, this Chardonnay shows a rich, solar, and expressive profile. The bouquet reveals intense aromas of ripe citrus oil, peach, and fresh white flowers, seamlessly layered with subtle nuances of saffron, oriental spices, and a fine hint of vanilla from masterfully integrated oak aging. On the palate, the wine delivers spectacular concentration, density, and textural complexity. A generous fruit core is effortlessly balanced by a crisp, lively line of natural acidity and a driving, wet-stone mineral frame, concluding in a very long, dynamic, and beautifully persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs flawlessly with pan-seared sea scallops, roasted veal in a rich cream sauce, butter-poached lobster, or premium aged artisanal goat cheeses.

91 Points - Wine Spectator

This white is ripe, evoking yellow flower, mirabelle plum and preserved lemon flavors kissed by vanilla. This is intense and offers staying power on the long, spicy aftertaste. Shows excellent balance and length. Drink now through 2029.