Pierrick Laroche Petit Chablis 2023

Crushed rock, mineral tension, lemon tang and faint mandarin skin with ginger spice and a little struck match adding complexity. The wine has a fine and chalky texture and finishes extremely persistent. This is right on the money! Mitch Milicich, FWC

The domain has nearly 12ha of Petit Chablis, classified as such because the limestone tends to be the younger Portlandian rather than the older Kimmeridgian, and as such typically occupies higher sites (Portlandian overlies Kimmeridgian) and has less clay. Pierrick is convinced that his largest parcel of Petit really ought to be classed as Chablis; it makes wine like Chablis and indeed is surrounded by AOC Chablis vines. 

Almost only Maligny – 2 terroirs – a plateau that has a lot of clay – like in Lignorelles – plus limestone slopes, south, south-east-facing – here it’s more mineral. But the parcels are quite close to each other. Then a small parcel in Courgis. This cuvée is from 12 hectares so easily the biggest cuvée here – ‘it has to be good!’ A very elegant nose – a little floral – very pretty. Good juicy width of flavour here, melting – very delicious. Just a hint of chalkiness in this finish. Lovely… Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report, January 2025. Importer's notes.