The Domaine Laroche of Chablis of Burgundy

Domaine Laroche
The winery offers 21 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This estate is part of the Laroche.
It is ranked in the top 15 of the estates of Burgundy.
It is located in Chablis in the region of Burgundy
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The Domaine Laroche is one of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Chablis to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Laroche is located in Chablis, Burgundy, in France. It is a family-run vineyard that has been treasured for several generations. The business is managed by the Laroche family, who own and operate more than 48 hectares of vines spread over numerous hillsides, of which 23 hectares are classified as Grand Cru. For over 300 years, the Laroche family has developed and maintained a long winemaking tradition with traditional methods, including inspecting the vines on foot and manually pruning the vine. The vineyard is rich in limestone soils and varied terroirs. The wines are produced from traditional and typical grape varieties of Burgundy: Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and other varieties. Traditional winemaking methods are used to produce quality wines, giving each wine its own characteristics. The Domaine Laroche team specializes in the aging of Chablis Grand Crus and offers 25 cuvées, including 4 reserves and 3 Grand Crus. The wines of Domaine Laroche have received several prestigious awards, and several renowned chefs regularly place orders for their cellar. The wines are also highly appreciated by local consumers and international wine lovers. Domaine Laroche is a unique place that houses a family history, passion, and tradition. A visit to the site allows visitors to discover how the Laroche family cultivates the vine and produces its wines, as well as the unique flavors and aromas they capture.

Top Domaine Laroche wines

Looking for the best Domaine Laroche wines in Chablis among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Laroche wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Laroche wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Laroche

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Laroche

How Domaine Laroche wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of caramelized pork ribs, tuna and cream cheese pie or pasta with scampi.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Laroche

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Laroche. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Laroche. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Laroche

  • 2001With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.25/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Laroche.

  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Chablis

Chablis is a historic town and wine region in NorthCentralFrance. It produces light, Dry white wines, renowned for their minerality and lively Acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from the Chardonnay grape. The wines of Chablis are made in a rather different style from those produced elsewhere in Burgundy.

They are drier and fresher, rather than heavier and more Aromatic. Most basic Chablis is fermented and aged in stainless steel, with the use of oak barrels being more common for the top wines, although large used barrels are more likely to be used than New ones, and the wines spend less time in them than in Côte d'Or. The town and its vineyards are located a considerable distance (over 100 kilometers) northwest of the main wine regions of Burgundy, from the Côte de Nuits to the Maconnais. They are actually closer to Sancerre (Loire) and Les Riceys (southern Champagne) and to the city of Paris.

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Planning a wine route in the of Chablis? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Laroche.

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.