Will Stanley

9.4

Far more expressive than the 2019 at this stage, the 2020 Château Laroque is a gorgeous example of young Bordeaux and my first encounter with this vintage. The nose is quite generous at first and only closes down with time in the decanter, continuing the trend that I find with young Cru Classé Bordeaux of actually not benefitting from exposure to air. I wonder at what age this begins having a beneficial effect? Anyway, it’s replete with dark and sappy aromas of blackcurrant, cherry, cocoa, and graphite. The palate is rich, saturated and savoury, but fresh and not over-extracted, and following a relatively red fruited profile for this part of Bordeaux and certainly the wine does not possess any plush or luxurious character. No, this is a gastronomic St Emilion with great structure and length, which should age wonderfully. It may not be long before I pull the cork on another.

94+

May 2025 — 6 days ago

Mark S.

9.0

Deep cherry red. 5 years. Liquor like. Perfume? Acidic. 5 days. Vanilla, spices, anise. 20 @, 250524 — 9 days ago

Damian

9.1

Dark red, dark fruit on the nose, with medium acidity and some grippy tannins. Taste of dark fruit, baking spices, chocolate. Better with air on it. — 18 days ago

Masafi

9.9

Tasted on Wednesday 14 May 2025: A striking core memory — clear and resonant. This Burgundy whispers of greatness still to come.” — 11 days ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Delicious and not a bit tired. Purple berries, white pepper and earth tones — 8 days ago

DAL 9000

9.0

Light salmon color. Nose of strawberries and lemons. Initial taste of mild strawberry with a dry tart citrus finish. — 19 days ago

Hessel Idema

9.0

Full bodied, creamy and mineraly after taste. — 22 days ago

Iwan

9.3

With 17 years of age this is drinking absolutely beautifully right now. Still has some primary flavors, but has definitely evolved. — 12 days ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

A blend of mostly Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc, deep ruby red color with a bouquet of dark black fruit, and a slight herb nose, aged for 12 months in oak. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry, with licorice and herbs. Fine grainy tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and a touch of earthy mineral notes. — a month ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.0

Delicate floral and white stone fruit — 6 days ago