Bordeaux
Château Laroque - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Rouge - 2009
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2009
Name: AOP Saint-Emilion grand cru
Grape variety: 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee
Wine:
The 2009 Red Château Laroque Saint-Emilion Grand Cru is a perfect Bordeaux ready to be enjoyed today. Showcasing positive development and still-fresh fruit, it stands out with aromas of macerated fruits, balsamic notes, and a notable presence of oak, featuring precious wood and a hint of cinnamon. The texture is smooth and polished, substantial in size, maintaining a refreshing style. A beautiful Bordeaux to pair with a truffled poularde or roasted poultry with chestnuts. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Vinification in temperature-controlled cement vats. Aged 50% in new barrels and 50% in barrels that have contained one wine.Color:
Dark garnet-red, slightly shaded.Nose:
Full, powerful aromatic arc with scents of macerated fruit, a hint of balsamic and subtle oak.Palate:
A delicate, full-bodied attack on the palate, with a clean, silky tannic structure underscored by pleasant freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Beef Bourguignon with baby vegetables, duck and roasted chestnuts, eggs meurettes.Cellar aging:
From now until 2025
Classified as a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Emilion and splendidly situated on the limestone plateau of the appellation, Château Laroque's esteemed position is a testament to its exceptional terroir and unwavering commitment to quality.
Although it stands as one of the oldest vineyards in the appellation, a recent transformative evolution has thrust it into the spotlight as one of the most coveted labels in its field.