Domaine Laroche owns 6.91 of 105,73 hectares of Vaillons. With a South Eastern exposure, vines can ripen fully. Old vines produce wines with exceptional depth and complexity. Tasting
Intense gold.
Complex nose with hints of flint, ripe pear and summer blossom.
The palate offers intense white fruit and long finish, and a fine freshness.
Winemaking
Whole bunches are collected in a pneumatic press, then 12 hours settling at 12 to 15°C in specially designed wide tanks. 21 days of fermentation at 18°C. 15% in French oak barrel and 85% in stainless steel.
Vintage report
2009 is a vintage to remember with a generous sun throughout both the vegetative cycle and August which enabled early harvest in mid-September. The soft and regular ripeness at the end of the season combined with fresh nights resulted in an excellent aromatic synthesis and good acidity which makes 2009 a fruity, complex, elegant, balanced & harmonious vintage to be either drunk immediately or kept aside for a while.
Ageing
9 months. 15% in oak barrel, 85% in stainless steel. Minimum filtration to preserve the maximum natural character of the wine.
Food pairing
Enjoy with saffron-flavoured scallops, veal with creamy sauce or mature cheese.
