2025 Chateau Laroque - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]

Château Laroque: The revival of a historic terroir in Saint-Emilion

Château Laroque, one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, traces its origins to the 12th century. A steadfast witness to the passing ages, the château stands high above the landscape, with its fortified tower—a relic of its medieval past—surveying the land. Positioned on an extraordinary limestone plateau, Laroque enjoys a unique terroir at the intersection of Saint-Émilion's finest soils. To the west, limestone outcrops similar to those at Clos Fourtet lend the wines finesse and a distinct minerality. Further east, layers of red clay intermingle with hard limestone, evoking the characteristic terroirs of Pavie-Macquin and Troplong-Mondot. And along the sunset-facing slopes, rich in Fronsadais molasses, one is reminded of the hallowed grounds of Ausone and Tertre-Roteboeuf.

After lying dormant for several decades, Laroque was brought back to life in the 1960s by the Beaumartin family. Today, under the stewardship of Stanislas Droin and David Suire, the estate shines once more, crafting wines of remarkable intensity and authenticity, steeped in history and shaped by the profound character of this exceptional terroir

-CVBG