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The tasting |
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Bright pale yellow with green highlights. |
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Great freshness, marked by notes of oyster shells, iodized fragrances and abundant wildflowers. |
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Precise and taut, with fresh fruit, this wine has a fine, tight structure and a juice of great minerality. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C. |
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Scallop salad with watercress juice, crayfish tails in salad with dill mayonnaise, sea bass or grilled sea bream with fennel, mature goat's cheese. |
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From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts. |
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The estate and the wine |
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Domaine Laroche is a gem in the heart of Chablis, having held onto its cherished reputation over the years. This prestige isn't by accident. Michel Laroche, the visionary behind the estate, has an unyielding commitment to quality. It's all about the essence of the wine – clarity, perfect ripeness, and that unmistakable radiance. The whites are nurtured with masterful aging techniques. Their unwavering standards and precision are celebrated with two stars in the recent 2024 RVF's Guide Vert – truly, a winery on top of its game!
The House has been pushing boundaries, especially since the 2014 vintage, taking on the vinification of all the Premier Crus. Their ceaseless ambition? A wine that's the epitome of purity and balance.
Dive into this Chablis duo and savor the mastery of Domaine Laroche – and that too, at a steal of a price! |
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Understood, let's rework it for a more natural feel:
The 2022 Chablis 1er cru L'essence des Climats is a stand-out blend of Premier Crus, showcasing chardonnay in all its mineral-clad glory. Dive into refreshing notes intertwined with the essence of oyster shells, a hint of sea breeze, and meadows in full bloom. A hallmark of the region. When sipped, its rich depth, crispness, and pinpoint accuracy are commendable. It's a Premier Cru that truly impresses with its intricate, tightly-knit mineral profile. To unlock its full grandeur, consider decanting or letting it breathe a while. |
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Purchase of grapes. Traditional vinification.
Aged on fine lees for a minimum of 6 months, 90% in stainless steel vats and the remaining 10% in barrels. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee! |
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