Since 2015, head winemaker David Suire (of Château Beauséjour-Duffau-Lagarosse fame) has been responsible for this surge in quality and value at Château Laroque, and with 2020, he and his team done it again with a seriously classy offering.
Parcel selection here is key: for the grand vin, only those vines classified as Grand Cru Classé are used, which in this case make up two thirds of their total vineyard area and of these, only a further 27 of specially selected hectares. As such, this special selection gives over a vintage that is lush, rich and concentrated, with layers of velvety red, black and blue fruits, and a great purity that shines through a terrific freshness and elegance. Qualities you would expect in much pricier clarets and ones that will ensure many years of heightened complexity and sublime drinking pleasure.
The grand vin is a blend of 99% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aging between 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new.
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2020 Saintayme, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 12x75cl £138 / Case£18.92 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£113.50 / Case£18.92 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 94-96
“Displaying a deep purple-black color, it slowly unfurls in the glass to reveal fantastically opulent notes of Indian spices, rose oil, dark chocolate and licorice, over a core of blueberry preserves, stewed plums and mulberries, plus a hint of dried mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with layers of black and blue fruits, accented by exotic spices and supported by a racy backbone and velvety tannins, finishing long and perfumed. Gorgeous.”
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2044
Producer Profile
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 61 hectares
Soils: clay and limestone
Average age of the vines: 35 years
Production: 12 500 cases a year
Ageing: in 50% new oak for 11-13 months
Grape varieties:
- Merlot 87%
- Cabernet Franc 11%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2%
Learn more about Chateau Laroque here
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