Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion
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Antonio Galloni beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 imMärz 2021 wie folgt: The 2018 Laroque is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Silky, polished and refined, the 2018 marks a major step forward for the château. Lavender, spice, blueberry, cedar and mint all grace a Saint-Émilion built more on finesse than power. The long, persistent finish, with its saline accents, adds to the wine's pedigree. The 2018 is beautifully done. The blend is 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Technical Director David Suire gave the 2018 lots 26-29 days on the skins fermented in cement, with manual pump-overs and punch-downs. New oak is 55%
James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:
Aromas of ripe blackcurrants, spiced cherries, cloves, praline, tea leaves and crushed gravel. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, tightly knit tannins and fresh acidity. Fleshy, chewy layers lead to a long, mineral finish. Late bottling helped here. Try from 2023.
Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion wie folgt:The 2018 Laroque is composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new barriques. The alcohol is 14.5% and the pH is 3.48. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with flamboyant notes of stewed black plums, Black Forest cake and boysenberries, plus hints of candied violets, star anise and unsmoked cigars with a playful waft of sassafras. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits, supported by plush tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and fragrant.
Jeb Dunnuck beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 Saint Emilion Grand Cru im April 2019 wie folgt: A blend of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc representing just 41% of the total production. the 2018 Château Laroque is still resting in barrels and oak tanks. Its deep purple color is followed by a classy bouquet of ripe black cherries. cassis. graphite. licorice. and crushed rocks. Deep. medium to full-bodied. with a beautiful mid-palate and ripe. silky tannins. it s an incredible success for the estate. which is firing on all cylinders today thanks to the talented David Suire!
James Mothels beschreibt den Chateau Laroque 2018 im März 2018 wie folgt:Well-proportioned. featuring cassis and blackberry fruit. balanced by brambly grip. juicy acidity and lively anise and black tea details. Very nicely put together.