DOMAINE LAROCHE

Domaine Laroche’s vineyards are currently undergoing conversion to organic agriculture. Impressive in a region where less than 10% of the producers employ this environmentally conscious approach. Domaine Laroche owns a total of nearly 100 hectares in the Chablis appellation, including a large amount of Grand Cru.

The vineyards of Domaine Laroche are spread out across the entire region of Chablis, on the area’s unique Kimmeridgian soil that contains just the right amount of limestone to impart the mineral characteristics that have become so coveted in Chablis wines.

Vine diversity is preserved through Domaine Laroche’s massal selection. Massal selection is the visual selection and propagation of robust vines which are believed to have a diverse genetic base. Domaine Laroche benefits from exceptional plant diversity, as the viticultural team systematically selects and keeps the best vines to produce younger plants.

The aromatic diversity coming from older vines explains the wide range of aromas displayed in Domaine Laroche wines. In order to achieve this complexity, grapes are tasted before harvesting to control the level of ‘aromatic ripeness’ that appears after the physiological ripeness is measured in the laboratory.