Merlot (99%) – Cabernet Franc (1%).
Parker 93/100, J. Robinson 16.5/20, Decanter 94/100, Bettane & Desseauve 91-92/20, J. Suckling 94/100, Vinous – A. Galloni 96/100
“Possibly one of the best buys out there, the 2020 Château Laroque comes from a cooler, clay and limestone terroir on the eastern side of the appellation, and this is exactly what you wanted in this vintage. Revealing a vivid purple hue as well as stunning notes of blueberries, cassis, liquid violets, and white truffle, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a seamless, elegant texture, and gorgeous length on the finish. It plays in the more nuanced, elegant end of the spectrum yet still brings ample fruit, richness, and texture. It’s a stunning bottle of wine all about finesse and elegance. Tasted twice.” – Jeb Dunnuck (5/23/2021), Rating: 95-97
“The 2020 Laroque is a blend of 99% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, aging for around 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. The alcohol is 14.5%. Displaying a deep purple-black color, it slowly unfurls in the glass to reveal fantastically opulent notes of Indian spices, rose oil, dark chocolate and licorice, over a core of blueberry preserves, stewed plums and mulberries, plus a hint of dried mint. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with layers of black and blue fruits, accented by exotic spices and supported by a racy backbone and velvety tannins, finishing long and perfumed. Gorgeous.” – Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (5/20/2020, Bordeaux 2020 Issue), Rating: 94-96, Drink: 2024-2044
