Reviews & Ratings

2006 Domaine Laroche Chardonnay "Saint Martin"

Winery: Domaine Laroche

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Saint Martin"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Chablis

State or country: France

Price: $28

Cases produced: 1,075

KWG Score: 89.6 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: November 17, 2008

Wine Review: This is one of the better reasonable priced French Chardonnays that I have tried recently. I found this rich yellow colored wine opens with a lemon custard like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very smooth, and balanced with a creamy mouthfeel. This must come from the malolactic fermentation as it was aged in stainless. The flavor profile is a tasty light apricot flavor with notes of pineapple and a touch of spice and minerals on the back palate. The finish of this wine is dry and it is nicely prolonged. This is definitely a Chard that you will want a second glass of. It is a very versatile wine that will pair nicely with linguine and clam sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Crystal clear with a hint of pale green. Subtle, with a hint of undergrowth and citrus. Rich and aromatic, balanced by classical mineral structure. Good, harmonious persistence.

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