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Domaine Laroche Vieilles Vignes Les Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2018 Wine Review

Domaine Laroche Vieilles Vignes Les Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2018

Domaine Laroche  Vieilles Vignes Les Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2018

Burgundy A.C., France

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $39.95

Drink: 2020-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Domaine Laroche

Agent: Select Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A crisp and zesty Premier Cru Chablis from the Burgundy wine region produced from old vines Chardonnay with lemon meringue, ripe peach and summer floral aromas on the nose. Vibrant, taut with green apple crunch, white florals and a brilliant mineral finish. Pair with freshly-steamed shellfish dishes.

Chablis 1er Cru food pairings: grilled shellfish, oysters on the half-shell, steamed clams and mussels in their own juice.

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This Domaine Laroche Vieilles Vignes Les Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2018 was reviewed on September 4, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Philippe Perreault - Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

It's made of 100% Chardonnay.

Clear golden color with notes of apple, oak barrel and flint.
It's medium-bodied, long and flinty on the palate.

Pair it with crab or lobster.
Serve it at 10-12 degrees.
Can be aged 3-5 years.
Domaine Laroche Les Vaillons 2018 Premier Cru Chablis is produced from old vines Chardonnay grapes. Dry, medium-bodied with incredible acidity to pair with steamed or fresh shellfish. Look for white florals, green apple crunch, ripe stone fruit, lemon curd with a clean mineral core. Chill and enjoy now or hold in cellar for three years. - Community Wine Reviews

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