Château Laroque

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2025

Château Laroque ist eines dieser Güter, das man vielleicht lange unterschätzt hat – und genau deshalb jetzt umso spannender ist. Auf einem der größten zusammenhängenden Terroirs Saint-Émilions entstehen hier Weine mit beeindruckender Ruhe, Tiefe und Präzision. Ein Grand Cru Classé, der zeigt, wie viel Substanz und Eleganz in diesem Namen steckt – und warum man ihn jetzt auf dem Zettel haben sollte.

The 2025 Laroque is a gorgeous, super-elegant wine. Vibrant, salivating acids and beams of tannin are the first signs we are on the clay/limestone plateau in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes sector. Blood orange, mint, chalk and white pepper bleed into a core of red-toned fruit. Medium in body, with striking energy and tension, Laroque is positively stellar in 2025. This is another superb showing from the team led by Technical Director David Suire. Tasted two times.

The balance of savory fruit with fine tannins is already so attractive. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a refined finish.

Notes of dark berries, cassis, spices and licorice, mingled with delicately oaky nuances, preface the 2025 Laroque. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s built around a rich core of fruit that is framed by youthful, structured tannins and concludes with a taut, saline finish. While the bouquet shows a darker register, the palate remains fresh, lending the wine an elegant austerity that should integrate further with élevage.