Popped and poured. The 2019 pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, developing with black plums, black bramble fruit, purple flowers, tobacco, damp earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This a balanced wine with many admirable traits. While this is my first time trying the wines of Chateau Laroque, I have to believe we will be seeing/hearing more from this estate as investment and quality continues to go up. Drink now and through 2034+.
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Concerned about a recent tasting note on this wine, I had to give it a go. It's quintessential young Merlot, bridging a gap between it's more 'modern' lushness in the texture and weight and more classical flavor profiles. Punches well above its weight/price. Will be delightful in years to come, for certain.
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4/15/2024 - Rubinstein wrote:
Great QPR. Classic St. Emilion. No heat present. Fine stucture and balance.
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3/1/2024 - Krnmk133 Likes this wine: 80 Points
Decent Tuesday wine
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2/24/2024 - thesternowl wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured. The 2019 pours a deep ruby with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, developing with black plums, black bramble fruit, purple flowers, tobacco, damp earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This a balanced wine with many admirable traits. While this is my first time trying the wines of Chateau Laroque, I have to believe we will be seeing/hearing more from this estate as investment and quality continues to go up. Drink now and through 2034+.
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2/7/2024 - Todd French wrote:
Concerned about a recent tasting note on this wine, I had to give it a go. It's quintessential young Merlot, bridging a gap between it's more 'modern' lushness in the texture and weight and more classical flavor profiles. Punches well above its weight/price. Will be delightful in years to come, for certain.
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2/6/2024 - Collector1855 wrote: 86 Points
St.Emilion Grand Cru Classée values tasting: Both the 2019 and 2020 felt as they were picked too late with rum pot, plum and prune aromas.
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