Domaine Laroche is one of the most prominent wine producers in Chablis, in northern Burgundy. As well as its fine, mineral-laden wines made from the Chardonnay grape variety, the company has interests in regions as far-reaching as the Languedoc, Chile and South Africa. The domaine was founded in Chablis in 1850 by vineyard worker Jean Victor Laroche. After five generations in the family, Domaine Laroche has come to be one of the largest producers in Chablis. It owns 6 hectares (15 acres) of grand cru vineyards with plots in Les Blanchots, Les Bougros and Les Clos, as well as a further 30 hectares (73 acres) of premier cru vineyards. Despite these holdings, 70 percent of Laroche's production is actually devoted to village-level Chablis, including its flagship wine Saint Martin. There is also a single Petit Chablis in the Laroche portfolio. In 2014, Domaine Laroche launched a single-vineyard Chablis at the village level from Vieille Voye. This is an uncommon practice as the vast majority of village Burgundy is blended from multiple sites. Michel Laroche has recently led an expansion of the family name into new regions. An estate in the Languedoc named Mas La Chevalière offers regional varieties not found in Burgundy, including Syrah, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. In 2002, Laroche ventured into Chile with the property Viña Punto Alto which produces wines under the Viña Laroche label. Fruit comes from the Casablanca, Maipo and Colchagua valleys and includes Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. In the same year, Laroche also purchased the L'Avenir winery in South Africa. In the early 2000s, Domaine Laroche became the first Burgundy estate to adopt screw caps for its entire range, including all of the grand and premier cru wines (although portions of each bottling were kept under cork for certain markets). In 2009, the company merged with Languedoc negociant Jeanjean to become Advini. Along with Domaine Laroche and its new world ventures, Advini owns wineries all over the south of France, as well as in Bordeaux and the southern Rhône Valley.WINE Montmains climat is located on the left bank of the Serein River, just to the southwest of the town of Chablis. Clay-based soil and excellent exposure make it an earlyripening site, able to deliver much body and structure in the wine, with generous mouthfeel underneath. VINEYARDS Domaine Laroche owns 1.46 hectares of vineyard within Les Montmains Premier Cru. Montmains, South-East exposure on Kimmeridgian soil. The premier cru is located on a spectacular slope in a widely open valley with abundant sunshine. A beautiful terroir for this excellent, racy Premier cru. VINTAGE NOTES A generous, high-quality 2023 vintage! The team protected vines through winter and spring against climate challenges Late August heat accelerated ripening, requiring careful plot-by-plot harvest timing between September 7-21st to maintain Chablis’ characteristic freshness and minerality.The initial juices showed rich, balanced profiles. After optimal fermentation and months of lees aging, the vintage shows potential comparable to 2020, with yields returning to satisfactory historical levels. WINEMAKING Hand harvesting and sorting at the winery. Gentle pressing at low-pressure to extract press core only. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in 30% French oak barrels and 70% in stainless steel. 12 months aging on fine lees in the historical cellars from the IXth century at Obédiencerie. TASTING NOTES A wine of remarkable finesse, with delicate floral aromas. On the palate, it is both elegant and powerful, yet maintains its distinctive subtlety.