The 2024 Pierrick Laroche Petit Chablis is a vibrant and beautifully expressive Chardonnay from one of Chablis’ most exciting small family producers. Pierrick Laroche of Domaine des Hâtes is known for crafting wines of exceptional purity and value, and this Petit Chablis comes from a high-quality parcel that Pierrick believes performs more like classic Chablis. The vineyards sit on the region’s younger Portlandian limestone soils, which typically produce wines with bright fruit, lively acidity and a distinctive mineral character.
The bouquet is fresh, lifted and immediately appealing, opening with aromas of green apple, pear and lime, layered with lemon zest, white peach and delicate white flowers. As the wine opens, subtle notes of wet stone, fresh herbs and oyster-shell salinity emerge, giving the aromatics a distinctly Chablisienne character. The fruit is pure and energetic rather than overtly rich, with a lovely balance between citrus freshness and soft orchard-fruit generosity. Previous-vintage reviews have highlighted the wine’s concentration, silky texture and precise mineral finish.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied, crisp and beautifully shaped, with vibrant acidity carrying flavours of juicy pear, green apple, lime and subtle white stone fruit. A fine river-stone texture and saline mineral edge provide depth and definition, while the wine’s natural concentration gives it more substance than many entry-level Petit Chablis. The finish is long, dry and refreshing, lingering with citrus peel, wet slate, fresh herbs and a delicate oyster-shell note. The overall style is precise, elegant and highly drinkable, combining youthful energy with impressive vineyard character.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, the 2024 Pierrick Laroche Petit Chablis is an outstanding choice for customers seeking a serious, mineral-driven Chardonnay at an accessible price. Compared with the 2024 Domaine Laroche Petit Chablis, Pierrick Laroche’s wine is likely to show a little more concentration, texture and individual vineyard character, while retaining the freshness and purity that define the appellation. It is also a compelling alternative to unoaked Australian Chardonnay, offering greater chalky minerality, higher natural acidity and a more savoury finish.
