The 2016 vintage saw a hot and dry summer, providing perfect ripening conditions for the grapes. The also dry autumn with cool nights favored a very pure varietal aromatic expression. Complex, fine and elegant. The perfect gift for the wine lover.
The quality of the fruit and tannins are very pretty here. It’s full-bodied, with round velvety texture and a delicious finish. Very impressive. Drink or hold.
The second wine of Château Laroque, the 2019 Les Tours De Laroque is certainly worth checking out. It shows the purity and precision of the Grand Vin, only in a more up-front, soft, charming, medium-bodied package. The blend is 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet ...
At once ripe yet cool with minty freshness, this Haut-Médoc has plenty of moderately dry tannins and currant fruit character to carry it. Good length. Drink or hold.