Saint Martin Chablis, 2022
Winery:
Domaine Laroche
An 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.
Region:
France, Chablis
Ratings/Score/Awards:
N/A
Varietal Composition:
Chardonnay
Fun Facts:
There are more than 30 people who are dedicated to caring for the 90-plus hectares of vineyards at Domaine Laroche vineyards, with each person responsible for only one plot. Saint Martin, the patron saint of Chablis, was a Roman cavalry officer who became a humble monk and was elected Bishop of Tours.
Technical Data:
Fermentation Mode:
Whole bunches are collected in a pneumatic press, then 12 hours settling at 12 to 15°C in specially designed wide tanks to accelerate the natural settling process and produce very clear juice. 15 days of fermentation at 16°C in stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic Fermentation:
N/A
Maturation Mode & Time:
Aging on average 6 months on fine lees in steel tanks and 15% in “foudres” – large oak casks of 55hl of 30 years old.