Expert Review - Vintage 2023
The Tasting Panel 92 Points | This detailed yet generous vintage of the flagship Chablis from Laroche sings with white peach, ripe pear, and nectarine, though the quintessential mineral spine that the best Chardonnays of the appellation exhibit is also present throughout. Fine-lees aging has lent a lovely tactile character.
The Wine Spectator 88 P...Show More >
Expert Review - Vintage 2023
The Tasting Panel 92 Points | This detailed yet generous vintage of the flagship Chablis from Laroche sings with white peach, ripe pear, and nectarine, though the quintessential mineral spine that the best Chardonnays of the appellation exhibit is also present throughout. Fine-lees aging has lent a lovely tactile character.
The Wine Spectator 88 Points | A ripe, fruity style, yet this shows textbook Chablis flint, lemon and apple flavors. This round, harmonious and juicy version lingers nicely on the finish. Drink now. 35,415 cases made, 7,083 cases imported.
Memo Summary Notes
Because of its high acidity and saline notes, this wine is a "gold standard" for seafood pairings:
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Shellfish: Fresh oysters, mussels, or langoustines.
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Salads: Crab salad with citrus dressing.
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Cheese: Young goat cheese or creamy Brie.
Winemaker Notes
Chablis Saint Martin has the intense freshness typical of the terroir in combination with ripe white fruit and white blossom aromas. The minerality gives a lingering finish and a distinct character. A nice complexity emerges from this vintage, while keeping a lot of purity.
Founded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the largest owners of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis and has led movements to raise the quality of the appellation with the creation of a charter of excellence for the Grand Cru producers. The Domaine Laroche vineyards are undergoing active conversion to organic viticulture.
Saint Martin, the patron saint of Chablis, was a Roman cavalry officer who became a humble monk and was elected Bishop of Tours. Saint Martin’s relics were kept for a decade in the Obédiencerie of the ninth-century monastery in the town of Chablis. The Saint Martin cuvée is the flagship wine of Domaine Laroche, a symbol of the Laroche values of sharing and conviviality.
- Grape Source: 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation: Chablis
- Location: Bourgogne
- Cultivation: Sustainable, Vegan
- Viticulture: Undergoing active conversion to organic viticulture
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Soil: Kimmeridgian soil composed of clay and limestone
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