Pierrick Laroche, Domaine Des Hates Chabis Bourgros Grand Cru 2023 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon

and Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon

Made with Palomino from Pago Carrascal

After 17 months in barrel (11 months on gross lees)

with snappy red fruits

I think it’s fair to say this is one of the finest larger domaine and négociant operations in Burgundy in terms of both quality and consistency

Pierrick Laroche, Domaine Des Hates Chabis Bourgros Grand Cru 2023 McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc–SemillonThe Wine Bougros is the last Grand Cru on the western side of the hill and enjoys a south to south westerly exposition. Pierricks parcel comes from the western end of Bougros, towards the top of the hill where the slope is only about 5 %. Vinified in stainless steel, it was matured for 8 months in one barrique and one old 500 litre barrel, adding an extra dimension of complexity to complement the profoundly concentrated fruit from this exceptional