Description
Saint Martin is a blend of the best plots of Domaine Laroche vineyards in the Chablis appellation. All plots are located on Kimmeridgian limestone soil with a west to northwest orientation. Thanks to the diverse nuances of these sources, they bring richness and complexity to the final cuvée.
Vinification: Fermentation: ~21 days fermentation at 17°C (62°F) in stainless steel vats. Malolactic: Yes. Aging: 8 months on fine lees in stainless-steel tanks and foudres- large oak casks-of 55hl (8%).
Filtration: Minimum filtration to preserve the maximum natural character of the wine Appearance: Brilliant pale yellow.
Bouquet: The nose opens on notes of chalk, white flowers and fresh apple. Fermentation takes place partially in 30year-old oak bringing subtle and complex notes of fresh undergrowth and cedar.
Palate: The terroir of Chablis has both excellent acidity and remarkable finesse. Thanks to a long ageing on fine lees, Chablis Saint Martin offers the typical minerality of the best terroirs of this wine region.
ABV – 12.5%Alc