Domaines Laroche

Domaines Laroche, owned by the Laroche family , has been producing and crafting Chablis wines since 1850. Michel Laroche, representing the fifth generation, joined the family estate in 1967 to carry on the tradition and continue the work begun by his predecessors. From six hectares in the late 1960s, Domaines Laroche’s vineyard now spans more than 100 hectares.

In Chablis, the quality of the soils in the Kimmeridgian geological formation contains just the right amount of limestone to impart a mineral character, the gravel needed for good drainage, subsoil clay to retain sufficient water, and, finally, good sun exposure in a region that rarely suffers from excessive heat. At Domaines Laroche, all the conditions are in place to produce great Chardonnay wines. The grapes are harvested at full ripeness, but care is taken not to over-ripen them in order to preserve the freshness of the Chardonnay’s aromas. Low-pressure pneumatic presses preserve the quality of the grapes. The Petits Chablis and Chablis from Domaines Laroche are generally bottled starting in April, while the Premiers and Grands Crus are aged for 11 to 14 months to perfect their maturation.