La r©serve de l'Ob©dience is the ultimate version of Grand Cru les Blanchots. The flagship Grand Cru of Domaine Laroche offers much finesse and charm. Since 1991, this unique blend has been comprised of a selection of the best lots from the Grand Cru, Les Blanchots. The blending takes place at the beginning of the summer every year in the historical cellar on the same stone table that the monks utilized. Each year the vintage is "sponsored" by a godmother or a godfather who joins this unique moment: Andreas Larsson in 2019, Julie Depouy in 2017, Elyse Lambert in 2015, and G©rard Basset in 2014.

La R©serve de l’Ob©dience is a delicate and subtle wine, and shows a different style in it’s youth and in it’s maturity. Before 5 years, the white fruit aromas, the mineral finish and the extraordinary freshness make a wonderful experience of a Chablis Grand Cru. After 8 to 10 years, the inherent richness of its origin is expressed at its best and the soft spices and acacia honey notes, still supported by the freshness, deliver a surprising expression.

Founded in 1850, Domaine Laroche is one of the most respected and largest owners of premier and grand cru vineyards in Chablis, and has led movements to raise the quality of the appellation with the creation of a charter of excellence for the grand cru producers. Today, Domaine Laroche still produces and ages its premiers and grands crus in the historical cellars of its headquarters, the Ob©diencerie.

The history of Laroche dates to 1850, when Jean Victor Laroche purchased his first parcel of land in Chablis. Since then, Domaine Laroche has led the movement to raise the quality of the appellation with the creation of a charter of excellence for Chablis Grand Cru producers. One of the most respected and largest landholders of premier and grand cru vineyards, Domaine Laroche owns 90 hectares situated among the best crus. Its headquarters, the Ob©diencerie of Chablis, reveals a heritage dating back to the Middle Ages when the monks of Saint Martin were making wine. After his passing, Saint Martin’s relics were hidden in the Ob©diencerie for a decade. Today, Domaine Laroche still produces and ages its premiers and grands crus in these historical cellars. Since the early 2000s, the winemaking team started to designate one team member to each plot who is wholly responsible for the management of that vineyard from pruning and health of the soil to the quality and quantity of fruit yields. It is this philosophy that makes the expression of each Domaine Laroche wine individual and unparalleled in quality and style. The importance of the ecological balance is crucial to maintain the vineyard heritage and preserve it. The respect of the soil, the vine worker,s and the environment are at the center of Domaine Laroche’s philosophy.

Proof/ABV: 13