Château Laroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé

Winemaker Château Laroque on the winery

“Our estate has a history spanning nine centuries and sits on a remarkable limestone plateau in Saint-Émilion. We work with old vines and pay close attention to the differences between our vineyard plots. Each site has its own character, shaped by the soil, the exposure and the layers of clay. By working carefully in the vineyard and vinifying each plot separately, we aim to create wines that express their origins as purely as possible. For us, everything revolves around elegance, precision and the expression of limestone.”

And on Bordeaux, France

“Saint-Émilion is a region where Merlot thrives. On our limestone plateau, this grape develops structure, depth and refined freshness. We blend Merlot with Cabernet Franc, which brings extra tension and length to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified plot by plot in small concrete vats, allowing us to preserve the nuances of each site. The wine then ages on fine lees in oak barrels and large wooden casks. The result is an elegant, layered Bordeaux with ripe dark fruit, floral notes, refined tannins and a distinctive mineral freshness.”