Retour Château Laroque - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2009
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2009
GRAPE VARIETY: 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc & 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Dark garnet-red, slightly shaded.
Nose A broad and powerful aromatic nose with aromas of macerated fruits, a touch of balsamic, and subtle oak hints.
Palate The palate opens with a delicate, well-rounded attack, supported by a firm yet silky tannic structure and enhanced by a pleasing freshness.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Beef Bourguignon with baby vegetables, duck and roasted chestnuts, eggs meurettes.
Cellar ageing From now until 2025
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, Château Laroque enjoys a prime location on the appellation's limestone plateau. Its exceptional terroir, combined with meticulous winemaking, has cemented its status as a benchmark for quality.

One of the oldest estates in the region, Château Laroque has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, propelling it to the ranks of the most sought-after labels in Saint-Émilion.
Wine The 2009 Red Château Laroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a quintessential Bordeaux, ready to enjoy now. Benefiting from positive ageing while retaining fresh flavours, it offers aromas of macerated fruits, balsamic nuances, and a polished oak character with hints of fine wood and cinnamon. The texture is smooth and well-rounded, with impressive freshness and balance. A refined choice to pair with truffle-stuffed poularde or roasted poultry with chestnuts. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Harvested by hand. Vinification in temperature-controlled cement vats. Aged 50% in new barrels and 50% in barrels that have contained one wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Domaine rated 2 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2024
Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee