chateau laroque grand cru classe st emilion

Château Laroque

Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, St Émilion, 2014

Name: Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, St Émilion
Brand: Château Laroque
Price: 172.33 GBP

89/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

88/100

Vinous

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2014
75cl
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£28.72
2014
6x75cl
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£172.33

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Critic Reviews

88/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2014 Laroque feels muffled on the nose, the oak not quite in sync with the fruit and masking the terroir. The palate is medium-bodied with rustic, slightly coarse tannin, masculine and grippy but missing the charm one expects from a Saint-Émilion. However, it seems to improve with aeration, gaining more harmony and the fruit finally appearing. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

drinking window 2020 - 2032

date of review 03/2018

89/100

Neal Martin,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2014 Laroque has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, a light marine scent and tobacco that comes through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity, a brightness and sense of energy that is very satisfying. Whilst it might just lack a little complexity, the balance and use of oak is top notch and it just sings on the finish. This comes recommended. This has turned out much better than I originally thought.

drinking window 2018 - 2028

date of review 03/2017

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.