Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 95
The 2022 Laroque is even better from bottle than it was en primeur. Dark, rich and enveloping, the 2022 is seriously impressive. Black cherry, leather, licorice, dried herbs and mocha race across the palate. The possesses superb depth and nuance while capturing all of the richness of the year. Laroque is very clearly one of the sleepers of the year. Superb.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2042
Neal Martin 94
The 2022 Laroque has an outstanding, finely delineated bouquet that retains the precision and <em>mineralite</em> suggested from barrel. There is energy here. The palate is medium-bodied, sapid and focused with fine-boned tannins. Its <em>mineralite</em> comes through again toward the finish. This rejuvenated Saint-Emilion comes highly recommended and continues a strong run of form for this rejuvenated estate.
Anticipated maturity: 2028-2046
JancisRobinson.com 15.5
98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample. Fragrant. Sleek and more fruity than tannic with quite a bit of acidity. Just a little mean, which is unusual in 2022. (JR)
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2034
