2022 Pierrick Laroche Domaine des Hates Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume l'Homme Mort, Burgundy

Pierrick Laroche Domaine des Hâtes Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume l’Homme Mort is a striking, mineral-driven white that captures the precision and elegance of Chablis at its finest. Sourced from one of the most prized sections of the Fourchaume Premier Cru—known as l’Homme Mort—this wine offers a powerful yet refined expression of Chardonnay grown on the region’s signature Kimmeridgian limestone.

Pierrick Laroche is a rising star in Chablis, quietly crafting terroir-focused wines with restraint, clarity, and exceptional purity. At Domaine des Hâtes, he farms sustainably and harvests by hand, ensuring that the unique character of each vineyard parcel shines through. L’Homme Mort sits on the northern shoulder of Fourchaume, just across the river from the Grand Cru slopes, and is famed for producing wines with extra tension, complexity, and ageing potential.

The wine is fermented and aged partly in stainless steel and partly in neutral oak, a measured approach that preserves freshness while adding subtle texture and savoury nuance. It’s a style that favours vibrancy over weight, clarity over embellishment.

In the glass, it opens with aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, green apple, crushed oyster shell, and flint. The palate is taut and chiselled with bracing acidity, precise citrus and pear fruit, and a saline, chalky finish that lingers with grace and power.

Perfect with freshly shucked oysters, Dover sole, or creamy cheeses, this is a Chablis for those who seek detail, finesse, and a clear voice of place.