Laroque 2023

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

One for the classic Saint-Emilion limestone lovers out there, the 2023 Château Laroque is almost all Merlot (there's a splash of Cabernet Franc), and it has a pure, medium-bodied, incredibly elegant profile carrying vibrant raspberry and cassis-driven fruit, some violet and floral notes, remarkable freshness and vibrancy, fine tannins, and outstanding length. It's not massive, but it’s flawlessly balanced and just a beautiful wine in the vintage that readers will love to have in the cellars.

Score: 92 - 94 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 08 May 2024

Exhibiting aromas of dark, minty berries, bay leaf and creamy new oak, the 2023 Laroque is medium to full-bodied, with a sweet core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating, mineral finish.

Score: 92 - 94 William Kelley, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 26/4/24 Date: 26 April 2024

The 2023 Laroque might be the best wine David Suire has made since taking over here a few years ago. What I admire most about Laroque is its classicism—there is plenty of that on display here. Bright acids and persistent beams of supporting tannin frame dark-toned fruit, lavender, rose petal, graphite and sweet spice in a Saint-Émilion that impresses with its vibrancy and delineation. Superb. Tasted two times.

Score: 94 - 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2033-2053 Date: 25 April 2024

The 2023 Laroque has an outstanding bouquet that shades many of its peers. It conveys transparency and mineralité at a higher level and leaves you wanting more. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that frame the pure black cherry and raspberry fruit. There is structure here, and the finish is notably longer than other wines of its class. This is very impressive, and I can imagine it aging with style.

Score: 94 - 96 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2027-2050 Date: 25 April 2024

Score: 95 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Date: 30 November -0001