Laroche Team
Jean-Baptiste Mouton
General Manager
With an international career in commerce and marketing, Jean-Baptiste Mouton took over as General Manager of Laroche in 2023, including the historic Chablis estate and its Obédiencerie, which encompasses Mas la Chevalière in Béziers. His scope also includes Maison Champy in Beaune, the first Burgundy house. Laroche and Maison Champy are both subsidiaries of the Advini group’s Burgundy division. Driven by the desire to commit to a human-scale project, Jean-Baptiste Mouton discovered a perfect alignment with his values and career path in the world of wine.
Laroche and Maison Champy, two houses that combine tradition and innovation, rooted in history and looking towards the future, on an exceptional terroir.
Romain Chevrolat
Wines & Vines – Oenologist of Domaine Laroche in Chablis
Holder of an oenology degree from the University of Dijon, Romain Chevrolat reconnects with the Kimmeridgian subsoil, characteristic of Chablis and similar to his roots in Aube, at Les Riceys. He joined Domaine Laroche in 2023 to perpetuate the legacy of our Grand Crus of Chablis, from vine to wine.
Chardonnay acquires salinity, purity, and freshness when cultivated on the Kimmeridgian limestone marls – the main soil on which vines are planted in Chablis.
Romain Chevrolat
Wines & Vines – Oenologist of Domaine Laroche in Chablis
Holder of an oenology degree from the University of Dijon, Romain Chevrolat reconnects with the Kimmeridgian subsoil, characteristic of Chablis and similar to his roots in Aube, at Les Riceys. He joined Domaine Laroche in 2023 to perpetuate the legacy of our Grand Crus of Chablis, from vine to wine.
Chardonnay acquires salinity, purity, and freshness when cultivated on the Kimmeridgian calcareous marls – the main soil on which vines are planted in Chablis.
On a living terroir, we seek the balance of Chardonnay, with rigor and pleasure, so that each vintage tells a unique story. From vine to glass, every step matters and guides our choices.
Géraud Blanc
Wines & Vines – Oenologist at Laroche La Chevalière in Béziers
Agronomist and oenologist, Géraud Blanc comes from a family of wine merchants. This heritage naturally fueled his passion and guided his career in the wine sector. After 5 years of experience within the Jeanjean vineyards, Géraud Blanc joined Mas La Chevalière in Béziers in 2011, as oenologist and Laroche Vines and Wines manager.
Géraud Blanc
Wines & Vines – Laroche La Chevalière in Béziers
Agronomy engineer, specialized in viticulture-oenology, Géraud Blanc comes from a family of wine merchants. This heritage naturally fueled his passion and guided his career in the wine sector. After 3 years of experience within the Jeanjean vineyard, Géraud Blanc joined Mas La Chevalière in Béziers in 2011, as oenologist and Laroche Vine and Wines manager.
On a living terroir, we seek the balance of Chardonnay, with rigor and pleasure, so that each vintage tells a unique story. From vine to glass, every step matters and guides our choices.
Stéphanie Marquier
Oenologist - Laroche La Chevalière in Béziers
A graduate of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier, Stéphanie Marquier began her professional career in the wine industry, from 2003 to 2007, as a seasonal worker in vineyards in Australia, New Zealand, and Chile. Returning to France in 2007, Stéphanie Marquier joined Laroche at Mas la Chevalière site in Béziers, as cellar master. She supervises the entire winemaking and trading process, from grape reception to bottling, with particular care.
My passion is to transform this beautiful raw material, the grape, into a great Laroche wine.
Amélie Tupinier
Sustainable Viticulture in Chablis
Amélie Tupinier joined the Laroche team in 2019, after 11 years of experience in viticultural consulting in Chablis. Holder of a BTS in Viticulture-Oenology obtained in Beaune in 2005, she applies her expertise to sustainable viticulture, respecting our vines and soils.
The vine offers a fascinating diversity, from the earth to the tasting. Every aspect of Chablis’s living environment is a natural complexity that inspires daily reflection, research, and wonder.
Amélie Tupinier
Sustainable Viticulture in Chablis
Amélie Tupinier joined the Laroche team in 2019, after 11 years of experience in viticultural consulting in Chablis. Holder of a BTS in Viticulture-Oenology obtained in Beaune in 2005, she applies her expertise to sustainable viticulture, respecting our vines and soils.
The vine offers a fascinating diversity, from the earth to the tasting. Every aspect of Chablis’ living environment is a natural complexity that sparks daily reflection, research, and wonder.
Viticulture is a passionate profession that brings us together, to the rhythm of the seasons. In every row, in every gesture, we seek the natural balance between terroir, vine, and wine.
Anthony Blescher
Vineyard in Chablis
Arriving in 2015 as Tractor Team Leader, Anthony Blescher progressed to the position of Vineyard Manager in 2018. Passionate about viticulture, he ensures the proper management of the vines so that each terroir of the estate can fully express itself, with the utmost respect for soils and the environment.
Anthony Blescher
Vineyard in Chablis
Having arrived in 2015 as Tractor Team Leader, Anthony Blescher progressed to the position of Vineyard Manager in 2018. Passionate about viticulture, he ensures the proper management of the vines so that each terroir of the estate can fully express itself, with the utmost respect for soils and the environment.
Viticulture is a passionate profession that brings us together, to the rhythm of the seasons. In every row, in every gesture, we seek the natural balance between terroir, vine, and wine.
Florian Lemoule
Vineyard Team in Chablis
Grandson of a winegrower, Florian Lemoule pursued his studies in viticulture, holding a BP REA in Viticulture-Oenology. For 12 years, he specialized in various viticultural fields and practices in Beaune. In 2020, Florian Lemoule joined the Laroche team in Chablis as Head of Manual Labor Team. With 22 years of experience, he shares his expertise with passion and conviviality.
Our viticulture is based on respect for the vine and the rigor of our practices. Every day, it is a daily commitment where passion unites our teams and conviviality gives meaning to our viticultural dedication.
