Appellations

Laroque 2024

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The 2024 Laroque is a sleek, polished wine made mostly from the Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes plateau in this vintage. Silky and aromatic, with mid-weight structure, the 2024 is attractive. However, the challenges of the vintage are evident in the light mid-palate and soft finish. Élevage will be critical. Tasted two times.

Score: 88 - 90 Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2028-2039 Date: 29 April 2025

Deep plum colour, cold ash and fennel on the opening, savoury, well judged and well extracted, this is on the slim side, with the focus on cassis bud and rose petals. You probably have to be a bit of a limestone fanatic (as I am) to truly love this vintage of Laroque, because it is less gourmet than in vintages like 2022 and 2023, setting texture and minerality above fruit, but exceptionally well handled by estate director David Suire, and it should soften further ove ageing. Once again a value pick.

Score: 93 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2029-2040 Date: 23 April 2025