Laroque - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019

Vinous

94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 24/02/2022

The 2019 Laroque captures all of the potential it showed as a young barrel sample. Succulent and racy to the core, with striking depth, Laroque is voluptuous, creamy and wonderfully inviting right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry fruit, mocha, spice, new leather, licorice and menthol build into the voluptuous finish. Laroque balances fruit intensity with energy. It is certainly impressive in 2019. Tasted two times.

Vinous

93 / 100

par Neal Martin le 17/02/2022

The 2019 Laroque has impressive transparency and focus on the nose, which is well-delineated and mineral-driven, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and fine grip, and lightly spiced with a touch of black pepper toward the finish. A superb Laroque from winemaker David Siure.

Wine Advocate

95-97 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 15/07/2020

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!

WeinWisser

19 / 20

le 07/07/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

92-93 / 100

par Bettane & Desseauve le 03/07/2020

16-16,5

Vinous

92-94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 18/06/2020

The 2019 Laroque is plaint, silky and super-expressive, even in the early going. The purity of the fruit is striking. Medium in body, Laroque captures all of the radiance of the personality while retaining a very classic mid-weight sense of structure. Raspberry jam, spice and red plum meld into the juicy finish. The 2019 is very nicely done.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93-95 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 18/06/2020

From a cooler terroir on the eastern side of Saint-Emilion, the Château Laroque has been on an upward trajectory over the past handful of years, and the 2019 is another gem readers should snatch up. Vivid notes of crème de cassis, white flowers, truffle, and distinct minerality all give way to a medium to full-bodied, flawlessly balanced 2019 that has ripe tannins, again, great minerality, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is classic Saint-Emilion and it reminds me of a slightly more elegant, fresher version of the 2018. It's a beautiful wine. Tasted twice.

Vinous

92-94 / 100

par Neal Martin le 16/06/2020

The 2019 Laroque has a very ripe and generous bouquet with scents of small black cherries intermingling with camphor and light spicy aromas. This is a nose that wants to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet ripe entry, layers of red fruit (cranberry, redcurrant and raspberry) mixed with soy and white pepper. It remains well defined right to the finish with a pastille-like aftertaste. This is a very fine 2019 from a rejuvenated estate under the guidance of David Suire.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

par James Suckling le 04/06/2020

This is very minerally and stony with crushed cement. Medium to full body and firm, polished tannins. It's floral and complex. So fresh and bright. Wonderful balance to this. Elegance and drinkability. Better than the 2018. One of best ever.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

91 / 100

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 20/05/2020

16,25
“Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Joli nez au fruité très mûr. Soyeux dès l'entrée en bouche, doué d'un toucher fin, avec un goût de fruits très mûrs et noirs, le vin caresse le palais, savoureux, élancé, avec du gras et une jolie finale séveuse. C'est bon ! 2026 – 2046.” Mai 2020

Yvesbeck.wine

94-95 / 100

par Yves Beck le 30/04/2020

“Pourpre violacé dense. Le bouquet de Laroque affiche d’emblée beaucoup de personnalité, de particularité. Il révèle des notes crayeuses, typiques pour le plateau calcaire mais également des notes fruitées et florales avec des groseilles et un peu de pivoine. Attaque racée et friande. Quelle énergie gustative et aromatique où le tempérament de la structure est en harmonie avec la densité des tannins. Ces derniers se révèlent lentement et atteignent leur amplitude en fin de bouche. Ils ont un grain fin et sont parfaitement intégrés. J’ai d’abord eu de la peine à jauger la densité tannique au vu de la fougue de la structure mais la fin de bouche souligne la grandeur et la précision des tannins. Laroque 2019 allie merveilleusement race et ampleur et a la substance nécessaire pour une longue garde. Sa fraîcheur le rendra néanmoins déjà accessible dans sa jeunesse. Une grande réussite. Un vin précis, élégant et convaincant. 2025-2054.” 30 avril 2020