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2018 Château Laroque, St Emilion, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Merlot
Not ready
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
95-97/100
Product: 20181012202
2018 Château Laroque, St Emilion, Bordeaux

Description

We always knew there was great potential at this large, but nevertheless high-quality, estate and with 2018 we feel that Château Laroque has pulled out all the stops. ‎The nose is packed full of plum, fruits of the forest and a hint of mocha. On the palate, there’s a tight ball of sweet Merlot fruit – with cassis and bilberry balanced by a hint of espresso bean. Rich tannins give it a lift on the back palate. It has a brightness and precision that belies its hidden depths. A storming success and the château’s best wine to date. Drink 2025-2035.

Blend: 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2018
Maturity Not ready
Grape List Merlot
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Château Laroque

Critics reviews

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 95-97/100
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. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (spring 2019)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com (Mar 2019)

About this wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
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Château Laroque

Château Laroque is a large St. Emilion estate famous for its stunning 18th century château as well as for the quality of its wines. It is owned by the Beaumartin family and was granted Grand Cru Classé status in 1996.
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