Château Laroque - Saint-Emilion grand cru - Red - 2014

Wine:

With great finesse, the 2014 Red Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Château Laroque elegantly showcases the character of its limestone terroir, which brings freshness and lively tension to the wine. The nose reveals pure fruit aromas at perfect maturity, lifted by floral notes, gentle spices, and a subtle hint of oak from barrel aging. On the palate, everything falls into balance: supple, silky tannins meet a straight, energetic structure. The result charms with its precision and classic style, finishing long and savory, the very mark of a true terroir-driven vintage.

Vinification:

Hand harvested grapes. Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled cement wine vats. Aged in barrels with 55% new wood.

Color:

Deep red with purple highlights.

Nose:

An elegant, straightforward nose, where macerated fresh fruity notes intertwine harmoniously with woody notes, revealing a refined aromatic palette.

Palate:

An elegant and stylish palate, very easy to drink, offering an ideal introduction to a delicate and classic style, perfectly suited to any meal.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast free-range poultry, veal chop with porcini mushrooms, Bordeaux-style rib steak, matured farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, beautifully positioned on the limestone plateau of the appellation, Château Laroque owes its model reputation to both its outstanding terroir and uncompromising standards. With deep roots in the land and very old Merlot vines that bring depth and charm, this wine matures with remarkable elegance, capturing in a refined, precise style the supremacy of Saint-Émilion’s greatest vineyards.