Chateau Laroque Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - 2009

75 cl

James Suckling: 90 points

Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.

Grape varieties: 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Tasting note:

The velvety texture of this wine is very seductive, with blueberry, sweet tobacco and mushroom character. Full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a clean finish.

Chateau Laroque:

The terroir is located on a plateau of chestnut-coloured and red clay over Asteria limestone with east-facing terraces and west-facing slopes of very chalky, fine bluish clay.

The vineyard extends over 61 hectares with old vines from massive selections - Merlot and Cabernet, which are over 50 years old.