Composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Laroque was harvested from the 30th of September to the 10th of October. Yields were 43 hectoliters per hectare this year. Alcohol came in at 14.5%, with a relatively low pH of 3.44. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold scents of blueberry preserves, Black Forest cake, dark chocolate and lilacs with underlying hints of aniseed, espresso and pencil lead plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with dark, seductive berry layers and a whole myriad of savory nuances, framed by wonderfully soft, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and perfumed. Beautiful!
Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Review Date: 18th June 2020
This is very minerally and stony with crushed cement. Medium to full body and firm, polished tannins. It’s floral and complex. So fresh and bright. Wonderful balance to this. Elegance and drinkability. Better than the 2018. One of best ever.
Reviewer Name: James Suckling
Review Date: 13th May 2020
A wine that clings to the sides of your mouth, so expertly does it balance the twin character of power and restraint. Rich blackberry and raspberry fruits, darker in character than the blend would have you believe, but with a lush texture that reveals itself as it opens up. Yields of 43hl/h, 3.44ph.
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2042
Reviewer Name: Jane Anson
Review Date: 25th May 2020
From a cooler terroir on the eastern side of Saint-Emilion, the Château Laroque has been on an upward trajectory over the past handful of years, and the 2019 is another gem readers should snatch up. Vivid notes of crème de cassis, white flowers, truffle, and distinct minerality all give way to a medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced 2019 that has ripe tannins, again, great minerality, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is classic Saint-Emilion and it reminds me of a slightly more elegant, fresher version of the 2018. It's a beautiful wine. Tasted twice.
Reviewer Name: Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 11th June 2020
The 2019 Laroque has a very ripe and generous bouquet with scents of small black cherries intermingling with camphor and light spicy aromas. This is a nose that wants to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet ripe entry, layers of red fruit (cranberry, redcurrant and raspberry) mixed with soy and white pepper. It remains well defined right to the finish with a pastille-like aftertaste. This is a very fine 2019 from a rejuvenated estate under the guidance of David Suire.
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2048
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 16th June 2020
- Details
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- Year 2019
- Colour Red
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Sub Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Designation
- Pack Size 6x75cl
- ABV 14.00°
- Drinking Window 2025 - 2048
- Drinking Recommendation Not Ready
- LWIN 101220220190600750
- Reviews (5)
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95-97 Wine Advocate
Composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Laroque was harvested from the 30th of September to the 10th of October. Yields were 43 hectoliters per hectare this year. Alcohol came in at 14.5%, with a relatively low pH of 3.44. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold scents of blueberry preserves, Black Forest cake, dark chocolate and lilacs with underlying hints of aniseed, espresso and pencil lead plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with dark, seductive berry layers and a whole myriad of savory nuances, framed by wonderfully soft, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and perfumed. Beautiful!
Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Review Date: 18th June 2020
94-95 James SucklingThis is very minerally and stony with crushed cement. Medium to full body and firm, polished tannins. It’s floral and complex. So fresh and bright. Wonderful balance to this. Elegance and drinkability. Better than the 2018. One of best ever.
Reviewer Name: James Suckling
Review Date: 13th May 2020
94 DecanterA wine that clings to the sides of your mouth, so expertly does it balance the twin character of power and restraint. Rich blackberry and raspberry fruits, darker in character than the blend would have you believe, but with a lush texture that reveals itself as it opens up. Yields of 43hl/h, 3.44ph.
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2042
Reviewer Name: Jane Anson
Review Date: 25th May 2020
93-95+ Jeb DunnuckFrom a cooler terroir on the eastern side of Saint-Emilion, the Château Laroque has been on an upward trajectory over the past handful of years, and the 2019 is another gem readers should snatch up. Vivid notes of crème de cassis, white flowers, truffle, and distinct minerality all give way to a medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced 2019 that has ripe tannins, again, great minerality, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is classic Saint-Emilion and it reminds me of a slightly more elegant, fresher version of the 2018. It's a beautiful wine. Tasted twice.
Reviewer Name: Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 11th June 2020
92-94 VinousThe 2019 Laroque has a very ripe and generous bouquet with scents of small black cherries intermingling with camphor and light spicy aromas. This is a nose that wants to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet ripe entry, layers of red fruit (cranberry, redcurrant and raspberry) mixed with soy and white pepper. It remains well defined right to the finish with a pastille-like aftertaste. This is a very fine 2019 from a rejuvenated estate under the guidance of David Suire.
Drinking Window: 2024 - 2048
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 16th June 2020
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One of the most ancient properties in Saint-Émilion, Laroque's history stretches back to the 1300s. It is one of the few proper castles in Bordeaux and the imposing tower adds a medieval edge that few others have, cutting a distinctive silhouette in the landscape. Located not far from one of the appellation’s heavy-weights and fellow Suire stablemate, Pavie-Macquin, the terroir is undeniably world class and undoubtedly it shows in the wine.
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