Laroche - Chablis - Les Chanoines - White - 2023

Wine:

Made from meticulously selected grapes, the 2023 Chablis Les Chanoines White opens with delicate, shell-like aromas and a refined mineral character. On the palate, it’s taut, sharply defined, and beautifully traditional—its lack of oak aging allows the pure minerality to shine through. This is a textbook Chablis, perfect for learning to appreciate the style, and an ideal match for seafood, grilled fish, or goat cheese. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Low pressure pressing. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in large temperature-controlled vats at 17°C. Aged for approximately 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel vats.
Wine from the wine merchant's selection, made from grapes selected from cool terroirs in the Chablis region, with long ripening to bring out fresh, mineral notes.

Color:

Golden colour with beautiful intensity and brilliance.

Nose:

Fresh, typical Chablis minerality, delicate shellfish aromas.

Palate:

taut and finely sculpted, with bright, vibrant fruit, this cuvée delivers a pure expression of Chablis. The absence of oak influence enhances its mineral edge, making it a textbook introduction to the style.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass or decant if opened young.

Food and wine pairing:

Seafood, grilled fish, goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.