Domaine Laroche - Chablis Grand Cru - Les Bouguerots - White - 2022

Wine:

With its refined chalky character and a nose that balances ripe fruit with freshness and minerality, the 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Les Bouguerots White lives up to the prestige of its terroir. The aging—expertly handled and seamlessly integrated—adds a noble, elegant dimension, while a subtle hint of honey enhances the wine’s vibrant acidity and classic structure. It’s a bright, focused Grand Cru built for aging. Rated 93–94/100 by our Selection Committee and 96/100 by Bettane+Desseauve.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Low pressure pressing. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, followed by ageing on fine lees for 16 months in French oak barrels aged between 1 and 7 years.

Wine produced on a Level 3 High Environmental Value (HVE) estate.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Very ripe, fresh and mineral, chalky notes mixed with a hint of honey that will become more pronounced with age, all underscored by well-integrated, noble and delicate ageing.

Palate:

clean and zesty, with optimally ripe fruit, this classically styled cuvée is vibrant and full of energy—a beautifully structured wine with excellent aging potential.

Temperature:

Decant and serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, grilled lobster, scallops, turbot, sea bass, monkfish, chicken breast with white truffle cream, goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2031, and beyond for enthusiasts.