94 points/'Cellar Selection,' Wine Enthusiast: "Old vines grown on a warm, exposed slope (important in Chablis) give this wine its richness and textured concentration. Ripe apple and tangy lime flavors complement a tight edge that will soften as the wine matures. Drink from 2023. Alcohol 13%. (Oct 2021)"
93 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Domaine Laroche traces its beginnings back to AD867. This high-quality example of Premier Cru Chablis Vieilles Vignes shows purity of fruit, density of flavour and some subtle, judicious, oak maturation adding some extra layers of complexity. With a mineral aftertaste, this also has intriguing hints of honey and lemon curd on the nose and palate. Drinking Window: 2022-2028. (Oct 2020)"
90-93 points Jasper Morris, MW: "90% Roncières and 10% Chatains, all old vines. Mid yellow, very delicious nose, kept its sterner side, yet still with, some yellow fruit, balanced by white pepper. Chiselled on the palate with the clean cut style of Vaillons allied to that little touch of extra 2019 flesh. (Jul 2020)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes unwinds in the glass with aromas of green orchard fruit, pastry cream, fresh bread and light reduction. Medium to full-bodied, ample and saline, it's bright and chiseled, with a classically Chablisien tang. Drink: 2023-2038. (Aug 2021)"
92 points La Revue du Vin de France): "The [Domaine Laroche] Vaillons is bright and vertical, persistent chalky [finish], alluring. (2022)"
91 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "An inflection of green herbs and green fruit marks this round, lively white, with apple, yellow plum and earth notes completing the profile. Excellent length. Drink now through 2025. 1,500 cases made, 150 cases imported. (9/30/21)"
93 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Domaine Laroche traces its beginnings back to AD867. This high-quality example of Premier Cru Chablis Vieilles Vignes shows purity of fruit, density of flavour and some subtle, judicious, oak maturation adding some extra layers of complexity. With a mineral aftertaste, this also has intriguing hints of honey and lemon curd on the nose and palate. Drinking Window: 2022-2028. (Oct 2020)"
90-93 points Jasper Morris, MW: "90% Roncières and 10% Chatains, all old vines. Mid yellow, very delicious nose, kept its sterner side, yet still with, some yellow fruit, balanced by white pepper. Chiselled on the palate with the clean cut style of Vaillons allied to that little touch of extra 2019 flesh. (Jul 2020)"
92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes unwinds in the glass with aromas of green orchard fruit, pastry cream, fresh bread and light reduction. Medium to full-bodied, ample and saline, it's bright and chiseled, with a classically Chablisien tang. Drink: 2023-2038. (Aug 2021)"
92 points La Revue du Vin de France): "The [Domaine Laroche] Vaillons is bright and vertical, persistent chalky [finish], alluring. (2022)"
91 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "An inflection of green herbs and green fruit marks this round, lively white, with apple, yellow plum and earth notes completing the profile. Excellent length. Drink now through 2025. 1,500 cases made, 150 cases imported. (9/30/21)"
| Product SKU | 703548 |
| Producer | Laroche |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Village |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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