2023 Chateau Laroque - St. Emilion (750ml)

Perched dramatically atop one of Saint-Émilion's most stunning hilltop estates, 2023 Château Laroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé delivers a Right Bank experience that consistently overachieves. The 2023 vintage showcases lush, ripe Merlot fruit—dark cherry, plum, and blackberry—woven with mocha, cedar, and a chalky limestone minerality that defines Saint-Émilion soils. Polished and generous tannins give the wine a long, satisfying finish, with a balance that is simply impeccable for the vintage.

Tasting notes

• Fruit profile: dark cherry, plum, and blackberry
• Secondary notes: mocha and cedar
• Terroir signature: chalky limestone minerality characteristic of Saint-Émilion

Why it stands out

As a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, it carries serious Bordeaux pedigree and remarkable terroir, all at a price that remains a rewarding value among Right Bank options.

Pairing ideas

• Roasted lamb with herbs
• Duck breast with earthy mushroom preparations
• Beef dishes and rich ragouts
• Aged cheeses and charcuterie