Château Laroque 2023
St-Emilion Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£120.00
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Arriving: Spring 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: % | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2030 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2045 |
| Grapes: 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc | |
Critic scores
92-94 RP, 93+ NM, 94-96 AG, 93-94 JS, 92-94 JD, 95 JA
Critic reviews
"Exhibiting aromas of dark, minty berries, bay leaf and creamy new oak, the 2023 Laroque is medium to full-bodied, with a sweet core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating, mineral finish."
William Kelley, April 2024, 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
"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
William Kelley, April 2024, 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
"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