{"product_id":"chateau-laroque-saint-emilion-grand-cru-grand-cru-classe-2022-750ml","title":"Château Laroque - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e97Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking at the Grand Vin 2022 Château Laroque, it checks in as 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc raised in 60% new oak with a mix in larger formats, as well as a portion in foudre. Gorgeous black raspberries, spring flowers, graphite, and truffly mineral and crushed stone-like nuances all shine in this stunningly complex, medium to full-bodied effort. The alcohol here is a healthy 14.7 with a pH of 3.4. This is an absolutely gorgeous wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e97Decanter\u003cbr\u003e\nA pure and focussed nose full of ripe but cool black fruit with soft hints of violets and vanilla. This delighted during Primeurs and it's turned out excellently in bottle. Juicy, clean and crystalline with a perfect balance of fruit, tannins and acidity with plenty of underling power but delivered so elegantly. Great harmony and drinkability on offer. Ends salty with graphite and slate really putting the limestone terroir into the glass. Delicious. Another excellent bottle from this rising start estate under the helm of David Suire.\u003cbr\u003e\n95Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Laroque has turned out very well indeed in bottle, offering up aromas of cassis, plums, pencil shavings and violets, followed by a medium to full-bodied, suave and vibrant palate that's pure, concentrated and penetrating. Harmonious and integrated, this limestone terroir's identity really shines through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wine that vibrates with energy and character. Aromas of red berries, bark, violets, lavender, sea salt and chalk. It’s dense and full-bodied with a big palate, but it’s framed and gorgeous in the weightless finish. Perhaps the best wine ever from here? 99% merlot and 1% cabernet franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e95Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Laroque is even better from bottle than it was en primeur. Dark, rich and enveloping, the 2022 is seriously impressive. Black cherry, leather, licorice, dried herbs and mocha race across the palate. The possesses superb depth and nuance while capturing all of the richness of the year. Laroque is very clearly one of the sleepers of the year. Superb.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Laroque","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48621206929632,"sku":"131424","price":67.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/chateau-laroque-saint-emilion-grand-cru-grand-cru-classe_1.jpg?v=1769724860","url":"https:\/\/yianniswinery.com\/products\/chateau-laroque-saint-emilion-grand-cru-grand-cru-classe-2022-750ml","provider":"Yiannis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}