Laroche Chablis Les Chanoines 2017 (1x75cl)

Domaine Laroche epitomises Chablis, with impeccable quality and remarkable ownership of 100 hectares of vineyards, including 30 hectares of Premier Cru and 6 hectares of Grand Cru sites. Founded in 1850, there is still a dynamism which permeates everything they do. Michel Laroche, the driving force since he took over the domaine in 1967 has now retired, but his legacy is very much alive with a young team full of energy and ideas. As part of their aim to retain purity and minerality in the finished wine, Laroche were the first Burgundian producer to move to screwcap in 2002. In addition to their own vineyards, the domaine has developed long standing purchasing partnerships with 40 small growers. The range is divided into 'Laroche', for the wines made from these partnerships and 'Domaine Laroche', for those from their own holdings. The Laroche Petit Chablis and Chablis represent excellent value and are made in exactly the same way as the Domaine wines, with utmost care to maintain the lively, pure and minerally character that typifies good AC Chablis.

The vines are cared for in the same way as the domaine's own, maintaining the lively, mineral fruit character typical of good Chablis. The Chardonnay grapes are harvested according to the ripeness of each plot; once each parcel has ripened, harvest is carried out over two days to ensure the correct levels of ripeness are maintained.

2017 was the earliest vintage in the past two decades in Chablis. Due to hard frosts that hit the vines in April, the harvest was on the smaller side, but the quality of the grapes has resulted in wines with wonderful balance.

The grapes were pressed immediately on arrival at the winery. The must was fermented in stainless steel tanks for two weeks at 16°C to retain freshness and purity. All of the wine went through malolactic fermentation and spent nearly six months on lees to give extra complexity and a smoother mouthfeel. Filtration was light to retain the natural body and fruit character.

The nose is fresh and youthful with complex mineral notes. The lifted, harmonious palate has flavours of white fruit and perfumes of spring blossom before a long finish.

This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Bottle Size: 75cl

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Grape Variety: Chardonnay

Vegan: Yes

Availability:	12 in stock for next-working-day delivery when ordered by 12pm
	Further stock available in 5-10 days

Product Code: FRBG0456B17S

£22.20

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