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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Laroque might be the best wine David Suire has made since taking over here a few years ago. What I admire most about Laroque is its classicism—there is plenty of that on display here. Bright acids and persistent beams of supporting tannin frame dark-toned fruit, lavender, rose petal, graphite and sweet spice in a Saint-Émilion that impresses with its vibrancy and delineation. Superb. Tasted two times. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Laroque has an outstanding bouquet that shades many of its peers. It conveys transparency and mineralité at a higher level and leaves you wanting more. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that frame the pure black cherry and raspberry fruit. There is structure here, and the finish is notably longer than other wines of its class. This is very impressive, and I can imagine it aging with style. 04/2024

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Exhibiting aromas of dark, minty berries, bay leaf and creamy new oak, the 2023 Laroque is medium to full-bodied, with a sweet core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating, mineral finish. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

One for the classic Saint-Emilion limestone lovers out there, the 2023 Château Laroque is almost all Merlot (there's a splash of Cabernet Franc), and it has a pure, medium-bodied, incredibly elegant profile carrying vibrant raspberry and cassis-driven fruit, some violet and floral notes, remarkable freshness and vibrancy, fine tannins, and outstanding length. It's not massive, but it’s flawlessly balanced and just a beautiful wine in the vintage that readers will love to have in the cellars. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très aromatique, fin, pur et très fruité. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, puis charnu, avec un profil qui merlote et une nuance de truffe, le vin avance doucement vers une finale longue, aux saveurs contrastées et complexes. Nuances de fruits, de truffe et de réglisse. C'est très bon. Assemblage : 99 % merlot, 1 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 14°15 - pH : 3,42. Rendement : 46 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

This is full and substantial, with firm tannins and a crunchy finish. Lots of blue fruit, blackberry, crushed-stone and mineral character. Very structured. 99% merlot and 1% cabernet franc. 04/2024