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Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, St Émilion
Château Laroque

Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, St Émilion, 2018

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critic reviews

94/100Jane Anson,Inside Bordeaux

Among the oldest estates in St Emilion, dating back to the Middle Ages, this is pure restrained limestone, and stands as an excellent reflection of why this type of terroir worked so well in 2018. The ph for example, is 3.48, a relatively low number that underscores the freshness and feeling of bounce and juice that runs through the blueberry and raspberry fruits.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2042
date of review 10/2021
95/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2018 Laroque is composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barriques. The alcohol is 14.5% and the pH is 3.48. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with flamboyant notes of stewed black plums, Black Forest cake and boysenberries, plus hints of candied violets, star anise and unsmoked cigars with a playful waft of sassafras. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2045
date of review 03/2021
92/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2018 Laroque fulfills the promise it showed from barrel last year. It has an irresistible bouquet of layered black cherry and blueberry fruit, fresh and lively with beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a spicy, black-pepper-tinged finish that feels ever so slightly attenuated. Give this 3–4 years in bottle if you can.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2040
date of review 03/2021

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
St Emilion
Producer:
Château Laroque
Style:
Red Wine
Grape Variety:
Merlot Cabernet
abv:
14%

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