| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This 61 hectare Saint Emilion property is situated on a plateau of clay on asteria limestone.
Made from nearly all Merlot with a dash of Cabernet Franc
Offering up aromas of sweet berries, exotic spices, herbs and smoked meats, the 2024 Laroque is medium-bodied, with a ripe core of fruit, assertive tannins and a somewhat carnal, animal finish. Given my expectations for this estate, the 2024 left me disappointed.
Deep plum colour, cold ash and fennel on the opening, savoury, well judged and well extracted, this is on the slim side, with the focus on cassis bud and rose petals. You probably have to be a bit of a limestone fanatic (as I am) to truly love this vintage of Laroque, because it is less gourmet than in vintages like 2022 and 2023, setting texture and minerality above fruit, but exceptionally well handled by estate director David Suire, and it should soften further ove ageing. Once again a value pick.
