“The 2018 Laroque fulfills the promise it showed from barrel last year. It has an irresistible bouquet of layered black cherry and blueberry fruit, fresh and lively with beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a spicy, black-pepper-tinged finish that feels ever so slightly attenuated. Give this 3–4 years in bottle if you can.” 92 pts., Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
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2018 Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£150 / Case£25 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
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Tasting Notes
Vinous 92
The 2018 Laroque fulfills the promise it showed from barrel last year. It has an irresistible bouquet of layered black cherry and blueberry fruit, fresh and lively with beautifully integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a spicy, black-pepper-tinged finish that feels ever so slightly attenuated. Give this 3–4 years in bottle if you can.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2040
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