COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Laroche
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Laroche's L Chablis 2023, also known as Chablis Saint Martin, is a white wine from the Chablis appellation in Burgundy, France, made from 100% Chardonnay. The 'Saint Martin' cuvée is a blend from the estate's prime vineyard plots across the appellation, cultivated on ancient limestone soils rich in fossilized seashells. The wine's name honors Saint Martin, the patron saint of Chablis, and symbolizes the producer's values of sharing and conviviality. Domaine Laroche has a long-standing history in Chablis, dating back to the 1850s, and is based at 'L'Obédiencerie,' a historic site with over a millennium of winemaking tradition. This cuvée is considered the flagship village wine of the domaine. The 2023 vintage is characterized by excellent quality and strong yields, with a profile that echoes the 2020 vintage, offering expressive fruit and balance.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Saint Martin, the patron saint of Chablis.
Fact 02
Estate is based in a former monastery with 1000+ years of winemaking history.
Fact 03
Vineyards are planted on ancient limestone soil with fossilized seashells.
Fact 04
Flagship village cuvée symbolizing sharing and conviviality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The L Chablis 2023 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with approximately 15% of the blend undergoing fermentation in used oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months on its fine lees, primarily in stainless steel tanks, with some sources indicating aging also in large wooden 'foudres' or casks. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the expression of the vineyard's terroir. Sustainable viticulture practices, including the avoidance of artificial pesticides and herbicides, are employed throughout the vineyards. The harvest for the 2023 vintage took place from September 7th to 21st.
