Fabrice Larochette
Fabrice Larochette works in the Mâconnais, Bourgogne's southern district, where Chardonnay thrives on limestone-rich soils and produces wines of mineral precision and aging potential. The winery's portfolio centers on Pouilly-Fuissé, the appellation's flagship expression. Les Chevrières Pouilly-Fuissé, the top-rated offering, demonstrates the depth and complexity the terroir can achieve. The core Pouilly-Fuissé and Les Robées bottling round out a focused range, each capturing the region's characteristic balance of richness and acidity. Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator have rated these Chardonnays, reflecting their standing among serious white Burgundy producers. The Mâconnais remains less celebrated than the Côte d'Or to the north, yet its best sites—particularly around Fuissé—yield whites of genuine substance and structure.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator