The New York Wine Experience 2025 was an opportunity to celebrate global viticultural excellence, and Domaine Laroche particularly distinguished itself through the praise of the prestigious Wine Spectator. This international recognition highlights the exceptional quality of the 2023 Chablis vintage and the expertise of Romain Chevrolat.
Wine Spectator Highlights Domaine Laroche’s Crus
An Exceptional 2023 Vintage in Chablis
In its special issue dedicated to the New York Wine Experience 2025, Wine Spectator presents a remarkable overview of the great white wines of Burgundy. The magazine particularly emphasizes the excellent performance of the 2023 vintage in Chablis, a year that Romain Chevrolat, winemaker at Domaine Laroche, passionately describes:
“Fermentation took place under the best possible conditions, allowing the wines to continue maturing on their lees for several months.”
Exceptional Scores for Laroche Cuvées
The results speak for themselves with impressive scores awarded by Wine Spectator:
Grands Crus:
- La Réserve de l’Obédience 2023: 93 points
- Les Blanchots 2023: 92 points
- Les Clos 2023: 91 points
Premier Cru:
- Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes 2023: 91 points
These cuvées were praised for their remarkable tension, luminous brilliance, and precise expression of Chablis Chardonnay.
Interview with Romain Chevrolat: Passion and Excellence
Internationally Recognized Expertise
This highlight at the New York Wine Experience 2025 provided an opportunity to interview Romain Chevrolat, who embodies the excellence of Domaine Laroche. His meticulous approach to winemaking and his profound understanding of Chablis terroirs are reflected in these exceptional scores.
Keys to the Success of the 2023 Vintage
According to Chevrolat, several factors contributed to this success:
- Optimal fermentation conditions
- Extended aging on lees to develop complexity
- Respect for the unique identity of each terroir
- Rigorous work carried out by the entire team
Recognition that Radiates Beyond Chablis
The Impact of the New York Wine Experience 2025
This recognition at the New York Wine Experience 2025 highlights three fundamental aspects:
- The exceptional quality of the 2023 vintage in Chablis
- The rigorous work and expertise carried out by Romain Chevrolat and his team
- The unique identity of Chablis terroirs and their authentic expression
A Well-Deserved International Reach
Wine Spectator, a global reference in wine criticism, thus confirms Domaine Laroche’s place among Chablis’ producers of excellence. This international spotlight strengthens the reputation of Burgundy wines in the American market.
Chablis Excellence Honored
The New York Wine Experience 2025 will have marked a significant milestone for Domaine Laroche and the Chablis appellation. These exceptional scores from Wine Spectator attest to the excellence of the 2023 vintage and the exemplary expertise of Romain Chevrolat.
This international recognition confirms that Chablis continues to captivate the most discerning palates and strengthens its position on the global wine scene. A well-deserved pride for all involved in this exceptional appellation.
Key takeaway: Domaine Laroche achieves remarkable scores of 91 to 93 points for its 2023 cuvées, confirming the excellence of the vintage and Chablis expertise.
