2021 Laroque

Superbly located on one of the highest points of Saint-Emilion, Laroque’s limestone terroirs have once again shone through brilliantly in this 2021. They have produced wines that are bright, floral and spicy, with fresh salinity and a noble texture, which are hallmark traits of this estate. Terroirs Plateau made up of chestnut-coloured and red days over asteria limestone with eastfacing terraces and west-facing slopes of very chalky, fine blueish days. Vineyard 61 hectares (151 acres) of old vines from massal selections - Merlot and Cabernet of over50 years old. Vinification Vat-filling using flow and whole uncrushed berries. Plot by plot vinification in small capacity concrete vats. Gentle extraction via a mix of punching down of cap and pump-overs. Protective macerations aiming formore flesh and salinity. Ageing Reductive ageing on fine lees partially in barriques and partially in large oak casks. 1st racking after 4 to 6 months ageing. 2nd one year later before bottling.