Domaine Laroche
Vieille Voye Chablis Chardonnay
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Wow, what an impressive showing. Grabbed on a whim and I'm glad I did. Single vineyard Chablis sitting at the base of the 1er cru vineyard Vaillons and it certainly drinks like PC juice. Loads of minerals and saline notes - one of the few Chablis I've had recently that have that distinctive "oyster shell" quality. It tastes like an ice bed of fresh oysters. Beautifully high acid, lime, crisp apple, and baked almond/marzipan. Great with citrus-glazed salmon and alfreddo.
Wow, what an impressive showing. Grabbed on a whim and I'm glad I did. Single vineyard Chablis sitting at the base of the 1er cru vineyard Vaillons and it certainly drinks like PC juice. Loads of minerals and saline notes - one of the few Chablis I've had recently that have that distinctive "oyster shell" quality. It tastes like an ice bed of fresh oysters. Beautifully high acid, lime, crisp apple, and baked almond/marzipan. Great with citrus-glazed salmon and alfreddo.
Jan 7th, 2018
The Vieille Voye vineyard was planted before the 16th century by the Pontigny abbots, who named it after the old Roman road that connected Burgundy with Champagne. This single Vineyard is a big step above their entry level wine. Nose of ripe fruit with sweet spice. On the palate ripe peach and tropical fruit and sweet spice coming from 11 months of oak aging. Lingering finish, lively acidity ending with chalky mineral tones. Tasting Sample.
The Vieille Voye vineyard was planted before the 16th century by the Pontigny abbots, who named it after the old Roman road that connected Burgundy with Champagne. This single Vineyard is a big step above their entry level wine. Nose of ripe fruit with sweet spice. On the palate ripe peach and tropical fruit and sweet spice coming from 11 months of oak aging. Lingering finish, lively acidity ending with chalky mineral tones. Tasting Sample.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2019The Vieille Voye vineyard was planted before the 16th century by the Pontigny abbots, who named it after the old Roman road that connected Burgundy with Champagne. This single Vineyard is a big step above their entry level wine. Nose of ripe fruit with sweet spice. On the palate ripe peach and tropical fruit and sweet spice coming from 11 months of oak aging. Lingering finish, lively acidity ending with chalky mineral tones. Tasting Sample.
The Vieille Voye vineyard was planted before the 16th century by the Pontigny abbots, who named it after the old Roman road that connected Burgundy with Champagne. This single Vineyard is a big step above their entry level wine. Nose of ripe fruit with sweet spice. On the palate ripe peach and tropical fruit and sweet spice coming from 11 months of oak aging. Lingering finish, lively acidity ending with chalky mineral tones. Tasting Sample.
May 16th, 2017
Really enjoying Chablis right now — high acid and low oak. This was an excellent specimen.
Really enjoying Chablis right now — high acid and low oak. This was an excellent specimen.
Jun 26th, 202116/20 (88/100) Аромат зелёных яблок, цитрусовых, легкий тон редукции. Высокая, колючая кислотность. Яблочно-лимонное во вкусе с легким привкусом мела. Свежее и минеральное вино. #dfwe2018
16/20 (88/100) Аромат зелёных яблок, цитрусовых, легкий тон редукции. Высокая, колючая кислотность. Яблочно-лимонное во вкусе с легким привкусом мела. Свежее и минеральное вино. #dfwe2018
Dec 16th, 2018
Pale pale yellow, even translucent. Smith granny Apple and tartness is very present on the nose. Acidity and minerality are very well balanced on the front and mid pallet. Very soft and smooth after pallet.
Pale pale yellow, even translucent. Smith granny Apple and tartness is very present on the nose. Acidity and minerality are very well balanced on the front and mid pallet. Very soft and smooth after pallet.
Jan 7th, 2018
From a vineyard dating back to the 1600s, this is very good old-style Chablis. Laser-sharp focus and not more than a breath of old wood. Very pretty.
From a vineyard dating back to the 1600s, this is very good old-style Chablis. Laser-sharp focus and not more than a breath of old wood. Very pretty.
Jan 21st, 2017
Coming from a plot vineyard at vielle voye. Pure and clean, needs time.
Coming from a plot vineyard at vielle voye. Pure and clean, needs time.
Jan 21st, 2017