{"id":259,"date":"2020-02-16T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=259"},"modified":"2023-10-04T15:37:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:37:00","slug":"domaine-laroche-chablis-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/domaine-laroche-chablis-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"classic early drinking style Chablis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Domaine Laroche \u2018Les Chanoines\u2019 Chablis 2018<\/h3>\nGrape Varietal:<\/strong> 100% Chardonnay
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Chablis, France
\nWinemaker:<\/strong> Gr\u00e9gory Viennois
\n4 Stars \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\nLooking for a Chablis that showcases varietal typicity and classic terroir characters – then look no further than Domaine Laroche expressions. This wine is a blend of different vineyard sites of Laroche across the Chablis appellation. Grown in Kimmeridgian soils, with vines planted in a west to north-west orientation. Due to the diverse character of these unique sites, they contribute vibrancy and elegant mineral characters to this early drinking cuv\u00e9e.
\nDomaine Laroche has a respectful philosophy to viticulture. They have one person in complete charge of each vineyard site from bud-burst to harvest. Many of their vineyards were converted to organic viticulture back in 2010 with a minimum of four consecutive years of organic cultivation\u00a0(one more year than EU regulations)<\/em>\u00a0before they considered their viticulture to be 100% organic. They practice traditional Chablis viticulture – with aerated canopies and leaf thinning employed to prevent growth of botrytis, plus a green harvest as required. Their combined area of vines account for approximately 60 hectares, with the vines having an average age of 38 years.
\nI was in these vineyards for a few days before harvest in 2018, having a look at the fruit across their sites. After two complicated years, loosing up to 50-60% of the harvest, the team at Laroche were looking forward to a good 2018 harvest in quantity and quality\u00a0(with a vintage similar to 2015)<\/em>\u00a0– plus a return to classic fruit characters.
\nAs the fruit arrived into the winery the parcels were whole bunched pressed in a pneumatic press, then the must was allowed to rest for 12 hours at a temperature of 12-15\u00b0C in large specially designed wide tanks which aided in aeration during this natural process. The pressed juice had good balance, natural acidity, without any malic \/ sharp notes, subtle alcohol and good structure. Next was 15 days of fermentation at 16\u00b0C in tanks before another 6 months of aging on fine lees in stainless steel tanks, before blending and bottling.\n\u2605 <\/strong> In the glass you will be greeted by a straw colour and subtle honey hue. The nose is youthful and bright with citrus and mineral nuances. On the palate with wine is vibrant with a harmonious palate full of green apples, pears and a hint of spring blossom. A bright and fresh Chablis, with delicate mineral-seam, restrained, lean with balanced refreshing acidity which give a lift white-pip fruit flavours and a citrus note on the classic dry finish.\n This 2018 Domaine Laroche\u00a0\u2018Les Chanoines\u2019<\/em>\u00a0Chablis has 12.5% Alc.\/vol. Classic dry style. Chill gently and serve in an appropriately shaped wine glass at 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C. \n Bright and lively – a classic early drinking style Chablis.<\/em>\n

<\/p>\n\nCELLARING POTENTIAL: *(Review 17\/02\/20)
\nDrinking perfectly well this season; and will hold nicely for another 18 – 24 months.
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\nFOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
\nPerfect wine pairing with naturally served oysters, scallops, calamari, crayfish, chicken & apple salad and light vegetarian cuisine –\u00a0enjoy<\/em>.\n\t\t\t\t\"Laroche-Chablis-18-Image-01\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"PDF-Icon-03\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

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