Laroche La Chevaliere Pinot Noir 2023

Laroche La Chevaliere Pinot Noir

Region: Languedoc, France

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape:  Pinot Noir

ABV: 12.5%

This Pinot Noir is bright ruby red in colour. On the nose, it displays ripe cherry and strawberry aromas. The bright palate combines juicy fruit with supple, velvety tannins.

The grapes are predominantly sourced from organic vineyards of growers with whom winemaker Géraud Blanc has long-term purchasing partnerships. The Pinot Noir grapes come from Northern Gard at the foothills of Cévennes. Only natural products are used in the vineyards with no pesticides or herbicides from chemical origin. This approach in the vineyards is particularly demanding due to the fact all the work must be done by hand. The results, however, are apparent in the purity of fruit and the extra depth and refined balance achieved in the final wine.

Michel Laroche purchased the Mas la Chevalière vineyards in 1995, following a 10-year search for a Languedoc site suited to Chardonnay. Located near Béziers, Michel made significant improvements to the vineyards and established the Mas la Chevalière winery there, which stands out for its innovative approach to energy management.