Les Vaillons is one of the largest Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis, located in a valley to the southwest of the town of Chablis. This South / East oriented vineyard with 65 year old vines is usually the first harvested at the domaine. Giving intense wines with stonefruit and oriental spice aromas.

There is a velvety character in this wine that comes from the sunny character of the vineyard. Perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes grown on old vines give Vaillons a typical oriental spice overtone. On the palate it offers intensity but never lacks the elegance of the best premier crus of Chablis.

Founded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the most respected and 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. Today, Domaine Laroche still produces and ages its premiers and grands crus in the historical cellars of its headquarters, the Obédiencerie.

The history of Laroche dates to 1850, when Jean Victor Laroche purchased his first parcel of land in Chablis. Since then, Domaine Laroche has led the movement to raise the quality of the appellation with the creation of a charter of excellence for Chablis Grand Cru producers. One of the most respected and largest landholders of premier and grand cru vineyards, Domaine Laroche owns 90 hectares situated among the best crus. Its headquarters, the Obédiencerie of Chablis, reveals a heritage dating back to the Middle Ages when the monks of Saint Martin were making wine. After his passing, Saint Martin’s relics were hidden in the Obédiencerie for a decade. Today, Domaine Laroche still produces and ages its premiers and grands crus in these historical cellars. Since the early 2000s, the winemaking team started to designate one team member to each plot who is wholly responsible for the management of that vineyard from pruning and health of the soil to the quality and quantity of fruit yields. It is this philosophy that makes the expression of each Domaine Laroche wine individual and unparalleled in quality and style. The importance of the ecological balance is crucial to maintain the vineyard heritage and preserve it. The respect of the soil, the vine worker,s and the environment are at the center of Domaine Laroche’s philosophy.

Proof/ABV: 13.5