Laroque: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe 2019

Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe 2019

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95–96
100
2
Merlot 99%, Cabernet Franc 1%
5
rot, trocken
14,0% Vol.
Trinkreife: 2025–2046
Verpackt in: 12er OHK
9
voluminös & kräftig
tanninreich
3
Lobenberg: 95–96/100
Decanter: 96/100
Parker: 95–97/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 95/100
Jane Anson: 95/100
Wine Cellar Insider: 95/100
6
Frankreich, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
7
Allergene: Sulfite,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg über:
Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe 2019

95–96
/100

Lobenberg: Fast reiner Merlot auf Kalkstein gewachsen. Satte Schwarzkirsche mit Himbeere, ein berauschendes Nasenerlebnis. Weicher, fruchtiger Mundangang mit fast zu Tränen rührendem Charme, schicker Kirsch-Salz Nachhall, köstlich und für seinen Preis ein Muss-Kauf.

95–97
/100

Parker über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

-- Parker: Composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Laroque was harvested from the 30th of September to the 10th of October. Yields were 43 hectoliters per hectare this year. Alcohol came in at 14.5%, with a relatively low pH of 3.44. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold scents of blueberry preserves, Black Forest cake, dark chocolate and lilacs with underlying hints of aniseed, espresso and pencil lead plus a waft of smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely filled with dark, seductive berry layers and a whole myriad of savory nuances, framed by wonderfully soft, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and perfumed. Beautiful!

95
/100

Jeb Dunnuck über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

-- Jeb Dunnuck: I continue to just love this château, which is located in one of the cooler terroirs in the appellation, sitting on pure limestone soils. Director David Suire continues to fine-tune every aspect of the estate and is the driving force behind the incredible quality we're seeing today. The 2019 Château Laroque is as classy as they come, with an incredible level of refinement and elegance. Ripe black cherries, blueberries, violets, white truffle, and cedar pencil all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with incredible tannins, perfect balance, and a great finish. It doesn't quite have the density of, say, Canon or Clos Fourtet, yet it doesn't lose a beat with regard to purity, finesse, and elegance. It's a gorgeous Saint-Emilion that readers will love to have in the cellar. It offers pleasure today yet won't hit the early stages of maturity for another 5-7 years and will have 20-25 years of overall longevity, probably more.

95
/100

Jane Anson über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

-- Jane Anson: So well put together, you feel the deft strokes of the winemaking layered on top of the terroir, and it's an impressive whole that combines power and restraint. Cassis and blueberry fruits, liquorice and espresso, mouth-watering finish but everything unfolding oh so slowly. No rush here. Yields of 43hl/ha. 3.44pH. Owned by the family Beaumartin, with winemaking from David Suire. An upscore from En Primeur.

95
/100

Wine Cellar Insider über: Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe

-- Wine Cellar Insider: Dark chocolate, spice-box, smoke, licorice, espresso and plums carry the nose. The wine is full-bodied, deep, rich, lush and plush on the palate with layers of ripe, supple, silky dark red fruits with intensity, purity, and salty tannins. The wine is hitting all the right notes. And even better, as good as it is now, with some age, this is going to be even better. This is in competition for the highest scoring, well-priced wine in all of Bordeaux. This is a reminder, grab this wine by the case. Eventually, prices will rise. Remember, you heard it here first. Drink from 2023-2045.

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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.

Chateau Laroque Grand Cru Classe 2019