2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Réserve de l'Obédience, Domaine Laroche

• Style: Steely, mineral-driven Grand Cru
• Taste: White-fruit richness, floral refinement, crystalline purity
• Food: Shellfish & butter sauces
• Occasion: Gifting, cellar worthy, aperitivo
• Serve: 13% ABV, drink now or age 10–20 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Mineral-driven and austere, yet beautifully alive. Les Blanchots captures the steely character Chablis is renowned for, built on the Kimmeridgean limestone that defines northern Burgundy's whites. The 2023 vintage balances warmth—delivering ripe white-fruit character and floral aromatic depth—with the cool-climate tension that holds exceptional freshness. Floral notes sit alongside ripe citrus and stone fruit, all anchored by the wine's defining minerality and crystalline purity. At 13% alcohol, it's entirely food-friendly and drinks with real presence.

The Winery — Domaine Laroche

Domaine Laroche operates from the 'Obédiencerie', a former monastery at the heart of Chablis where winemaking stretches back over a thousand years. The producer owns 4.5 hectares of this 12-hectare Grand Cru, and their broader holdings across the appellation are substantial and unusual in a fragmented region. Their team monitored each plot throughout the early-to-late September 2023 harvest, picking for optimal ripeness. The resulting wine expresses itself without heaviness, carrying the balance and brightness reminiscent of the acclaimed 2020 vintage—a testament to thoughtful site selection and careful winemaking that remains the hallmark of this storied producer.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this Chablis with shellfish in butter sauce, or simply give it room to breathe on its own. The south-southeast facing slope of Les Blanchots ensures excellent sun exposure, and the wine will reward cellaring for 10–20 years, though it's drinking beautifully now. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Whether you're exploring our Chardonnay range or seeking one of the great benchmarks of the region, this proves why France's finest whites remain the standard for refined, age-worthy drinking. A gift worthy of any cellar.