Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe 2018

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: Merlot 99%, Cabernet Franc 1%

: rot, trocken; 14,0% Vol.; Trinkreife: 2023–2045; Verpackt in: 6er OHK

: voluminös & kräftig; tanninreich

: Lobenberg: 96/100; Parker: 95–97/100; Suckling: 94/100; Jeb Dunnuck: 96/100; Jeff Leve: 95/100; Galloni: 94/100

: Frankreich, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion

: Allergene: Sulfite,

Abfüller / Importeur: Château Laroque, 33330 Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, FRANKREICH

Parker über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Laroque is a little closed to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal fragrant black cherries, wild blueberries and blackberry preserves scents with hints of crushed rocks, underbrush and violets plus a waft of Marmite toast. Full-bodied and jam-packed with bright, crunchy black and blue fruits, it has a firm line of ripe, fine-grained tannins and loads of freshness, finishing very long and layered. Impressive! Being aged in oak barriques, 50% new, the blend is 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Suckling über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, spiced cherries, cloves, praline, tea leaves and crushed gravel. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins and fresh acidity. Fleshy, chewy layers lead to a long, mineral finish. Late bottling helped here. Try from 2023.

Jeb Dunnuck über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

This estate is in a cool, limestone terroir on the eastern side of Saint- Emilion, and it's been firing on all cylinders over the past decade, in no small part due to the talented director, David Suire. The 2018 Château Laroque checks in as almost all Merlot (there is 3% Cabernet Franc) that comes from an incredibly strict selection of just 41% of the total production. Brought up in a mix of new and used barrels, it's more about finesse than power, offering a gorgeous perfume of ripe black cherries, mulberries, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and incredibly elegant on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has ultra-fine tannins, flawlessly integrated tannins, acidity and fruit, and a great finish. It's as classy as they come. Approachable today with a decant, it will drink nicely for 20 years or more. Readers looking for an impeccably made, classic, high-quality Saint-Emilion that doesn't break the bank should back up the truck for this beauty.

Jeff Leve über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

With a good depth of color, the fleshy wine is rich, full-bodied, luscious and loaded with a myriad of dark red berries, black cherries and just a touch of blue fruit. Concentrated, opulent and silky, the finish really sticks with you, which is a good thing as all this fruit is not something you want to miss. The wine blends 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV. Chateau Laroque remains a diamond in the rough selling for a song. This will change Laroque gains more popularity, buy it now if this is your style of wine.

Galloni über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

The 2018 Laroque is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Silky, polished and refined, the 2018 marks a major step forward for the château. Lavender, spice, blueberry, cedar and mint all grace a Saint-Émilion built more on finesse than power. The long, persistent finish, with its saline accents, adds to the wine's pedigree. The 2018 is beautifully done. The blend is 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Technical Director David Suire gave the 2018 lots 26-29 days on the skins fermented in cement, with manual pump-overs and punch-downs. New oak is 55%.

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Chateau Laroque

Außerhalb Frankreichs noch ein Geheimtipp, avanciert Château Laroque gerade zu einem Big Player in Saint-Emilion. Bestes Terroir in Verbindung mit akribischer Arbeit in Weinberg und Keller bringen einen Top Wein hervor.

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