{"product_id":"domaine-laroche-chablis-st-martin-2019-750ml","title":"Domaine Laroche Chablis St.-Martin 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the largest owners of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis and has led movements to raise the quality of the appellation with the creation of a charter of excellence for the Grand Cru producers. The Domaine Laroche vineyards are undergoing active conversion to organic viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Martin, the patron saint of Chablis, was a Roman cavalry officer who became a humble monk and was elected Bishop of Tours. Saint Martin’s relics were kept for a decade in the Obédiencerie of the ninth-century monastery in the town of Chablis. The Saint Martin cuvée is the flagship wine of Domaine Laroche, a symbol of the Laroche values of sharing and conviviality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Martin is a blend of the very best plots of the Domaine Laroche 60 hectares of Chablis appellation vineyards. Chardonnay vines are planted on ancient limestone soil beds rich in fossilized seashells and coral. The nose opens with notes of chalk, white flowers and fresh apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape Source: 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Chablis\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Bourgogne\u003cbr\u003eCultivation: Sustainable, Vegan\u003cbr\u003eViticulture: Undergoing active conversion to organic viticulture\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Kimmeridgian soil composed of clay and limestone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 harvest had early frosts in April, but the impact was minimal. Despite the hot and dry summer, timely rainfalls during the vine’s growth stages helped. Harvesting started on August 25th, based on estimated blossoming, which maintained great minerality in the wines. Our vineyard managed water stresses well. The initial juices were well-balanced and precise. The grapes had thick skins this year due to the climate, so we focused on the core pressing to preserve their brightness. Overall, the 2022 vintage is abundant and high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole bunches are collected in a pneumatic press, then 12 hours settling at 10 to 12°C in specially designed wide tanks to accelerate the natural settling process. 21 days of fermentation at 17°C in stainless steel tanks and wooden casks. Ageing on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and wooden casks “foudres” of 55hl (15%) during 6 months on average. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalolactic: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation\u003cbr\u003eAging: Aging on fine lees in stainless steel tanks and wooden casks “foudres” of 55hl (15%) during 6 months on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChablis Saint Martin has the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Domaine Laroche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975676694752,"sku":"103365","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/DL_NV_Chablis_SaintMartin-scaled.jpg?v=1716314391","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/domaine-laroche-chablis-st-martin-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}