Chateau Laroque • St. Emilion, France
Château Laroque is a Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the limestone plateau east of the village, prod…Château Laroque is a Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the limestone plateau east of the village, produced only from a strict selection of the estate’s oldest, best-sited vines. The grand vin is known for its bright, flora…Learn More »
$32
/750ml
2024 Retail Average
93
/100
2024 Pro Rating
Density meets precision in the 2024 Château Laroque, which layers dark cherry, plum and cassis over a cool limestone spine, giving the wine a lifted, almost stony freshness. Medium-bodied yet persistent, it glides on fine, ripe tannins, with floral tones and subtle spice carrying through a long, clean finish that feels more about finesse and minerality than sheer richness this year.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with cherry reduction; Mushroom and truffle risotto
Château Laroque is a Merlot-dominant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the limestone plateau east of the village, produced only from a strict selection of the estate’s oldest, best-sited vines. The grand vin is known for its bright, floral and spicy character, marked salinity and chalky minerality, and a supple yet structured profile that reflects its deep clay-limestone soils and high-elevation, single-block vineyard.