Château Laroque 2023
St-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£167.15
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Arriving: May 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: 14.0% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2030 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2045 |
| Grapes: 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc | |
Critic scores
93 RP, 93+ NM, 94-96 AG, 94 JS, 92-94 JD, 93-95 LPB, 95 JA, 95 DC
Critic reviews
"A blend of 99% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Laroque is broodier and more introverted than expected, revealing aromas of smoke, licorice, gentian and dark wild berries. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and dense, it is structured around a compact core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal and saline finish. Two to four years in bottle should allow it to unwind."
Yohan Castaing, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Laroque has a reserved nose at first that gradually opens in the glass: black fruit, briar and a light marine influence that I appreciate, lending more complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded, pliant tannins. This has a keen line of acidity and though it does not have the nuance of the 2022 on the finish, this is a classy Saint-Émilion."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"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."
Antonio Galloni, April 2024, Vinous.com
"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."
James Suckling, April 2024, JamesSuckling.com
"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."
Jeb Dunnuck, May 2024, JebDunnuck.com
"Always look forward to tasting this in bottle, and yet again this is one of the buys of the vintage. Sapidity, mouthwatering, juicy, characterful, a ton of raspberry, redcurrant, cranberry and damson fruits, love it. Beaumartin family owners, David Suire winemaker, superbly located estate."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Bright and sleek, beautifully delineated tannins with a real sense of energy and brightness while still keeping the structure and intensity. There’s concentration for sure, tannins provide a slight grip and hold on the palate with a long, fresh mint-edged finish. Another excellent wine from Laroque. Charming, classy, not super showy, a little understated but with elegance shining through."
Georgina Hindle, February 2026, Decanter.com
Yohan Castaing, April 2026, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Laroque has a reserved nose at first that gradually opens in the glass: black fruit, briar and a light marine influence that I appreciate, lending more complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded, pliant tannins. This has a keen line of acidity and though it does not have the nuance of the 2022 on the finish, this is a classy Saint-Émilion."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"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."
Antonio Galloni, April 2024, Vinous.com
"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."
James Suckling, April 2024, JamesSuckling.com
"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."
Jeb Dunnuck, May 2024, JebDunnuck.com
"Always look forward to tasting this in bottle, and yet again this is one of the buys of the vintage. Sapidity, mouthwatering, juicy, characterful, a ton of raspberry, redcurrant, cranberry and damson fruits, love it. Beaumartin family owners, David Suire winemaker, superbly located estate."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com
"Bright and sleek, beautifully delineated tannins with a real sense of energy and brightness while still keeping the structure and intensity. There’s concentration for sure, tannins provide a slight grip and hold on the palate with a long, fresh mint-edged finish. Another excellent wine from Laroque. Charming, classy, not super showy, a little understated but with elegance shining through."
Georgina Hindle, February 2026, Decanter.com