The history of Domaine Laroche starts in 1850 and is closely related to the development of Chablis and its vineyard. At that time, there is neither legal delimitation of the vineyard, nor growth classification: wine producers have to explore the vineyard to find the best places and, doing so, they are the heirs of the Cistercian monks. Laroche was among these pioneers.
One century later, Laroche uses technical innovation to reveal the disti...
Domaine Laroche employs more than 30 people all year round, each responsible for a given plot over the 90 hectares of vineyards.
The approach of viticulture is based on observation. The core aim is to get small concentrated bunches with berries able to reveal the terroir in the glass. No need to say that there is no useful general rule: each plot has its own character, sometimes in contrast with the next one. Attention to detail for all the...
Pruning vine by hand. Tasting berries before harvest. Pressing grapes to get the best of it. Choosing the best barrique at the right moment. Taking care of lees during ageing. Each gesture contributes to elaborating a great wine in which the terroir can shine.
In the vineyard, the aim is always to get the best grape possible using ecological techniques and to harvest ripe grapes. In the winery, the core task is to ensure that the transform...
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