Domaine des Hâtes Pierrick Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Cloudy Bay The nose opens on citron

The nose opens on citron

The Carignan comes from marl and red clay soils and is vinified and aged in concrete for 6 months prior to bottling

with secondary notes of oyster shell

each fermented separately

Fine freshness carries through to a lingering cranberry finish

Domaine des Hâtes Pierrick Laroche Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Cloudy Bay The nose opens on citronThe palate is tense, chalkdriven, and quietly powerful, with lemon, lime zest, and cool white peach leading. Acidity is racy and precise, giving a long, linear drive. A deep thread of crushed stone, saline, and oystershell savourinessmarks Butteauxs classic, more serious mineral profile. The midpalate is slender but concentrated, showing citrus pith, white flowers, and subtle herbalmineral depth. The finish is long, dry, and stony, leaving chalk dust,