Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral

Palate: lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline

Laroche's prestige cuvee from old Blanchots vines, rich and saline with citrus, white flowers and stony depth.

What it pairs with

  • Chablis oysters
    The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
  • Roast turbot in beurre blanc
    A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
  • Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
    The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

How to serve Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Reserve de l'Obedience

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Chablis oysters, Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Reserve de l'Obedience is Laroche's flagship, a selection from old Blanchots vines.

  1. 1995: First Reserve de l'Obedience

Facts

Producer
Domaine Laroche · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 90 to 200 at retail
Drinking window
8-25 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Reserve de l'Obedience

What does Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Reserve de l'Obedience taste like?

On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, oyster shell, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Laroche's prestige cuvee from old Blanchots vines, rich and saline with citrus, white flowers and stony depth.

When should I drink Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Reserve de l'Obedience?

Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Reserve de l'Obedience?

Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast turbot in beurre blanc and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.

What grapes are in Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Reserve de l'Obedience?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC).

Tags

cellar worthy chardonnay dry full body grand cru mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with oysters pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish price fine racy acid still white

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