2023 Laroque (St-Emilion)

99% Merlot/1% Cabernet Franc
Origin
St-Emilion, Right bank, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Merlot
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
150cl
Case Quantity
3
Alcohol
14.5%
Wine Score
95 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2024
94-96 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, April 2024
92-94 points, William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 2024
94-96 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2024
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Media Reviews

Jane Anson

Medium intensity ruby, this is a little reserved at first, in the best way, in that it has the hidden depths that are just so promising during En Primeur, real sense of sapidity, squid ink, violet reflections, extremely vibrant, really like this, blueberry, sage, slate, lift on the finish, delicious. Beaumartin family, David Suire winemaker. 95 points

Antonio Galloni

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. 94-96 points

William Kelley

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. 92-94 points

Neal Martin

The 2023 Laroque has an outstanding bouquet that shades many of its peers. It conveys transparency and mineralite 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. 94-96 points

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