88-90

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Laroque is a sleek, polished wine made mostly from the Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes plateau in this vintage. Silky and aromatic, with mid-weight structure, the 2024 is attractive. However, the challenges of the vintage are evident in the light mid-palate and soft finish. Élevage will be critical. Tasted two times. 04/2025

89-91

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Laroque has satisfying concentration on the nose with blackberry, wild strawberry and light floral scents. It just needs a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with much lighter tannins than recent vintages under winemaker David Suire. The 2024 is nicely balanced, displaying simple and noticeably tertiary red fruit and modest weight on the finish. Sure, it comes across a bit short compared to stellar wines in recent vintages; nevertheless, it should give up to a decade of drinking pleasure. 04/2025

83-85

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Offering up aromas of sweet berries, exotic spices, herbs and smoked meats, the 2024 Laroque is medium-bodied, with a ripe core of fruit, assertive tannins and a somewhat carnal, animal finish. Given my expectations for this estate, the 2024 left me disappointed. 04/2025

91-93

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from a cooler terroir of pure limestone soils, including 15% hillside parcels, the 2024 Château Laroque is based on 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc and is resting in 50% new oak. This beautifully hued effort offers vibrant notes of ripe blackberries, juicy cassis, violets, spring flowers, and a chalky minerality. It is medium-bodied, with a pure, elegant, and layered mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length. This is a clean, crisp, and elegant Laroque with ripe tannins and plenty of charm. Harvest here stretched from September 27 to October 8. 05/2025

91

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense, aux reflets pourpres. Nez moyennement aromatique, au fruité mûr et frais. Délicat en entrée de bouche et de suite très fruité, avec un toucher aérien, le vin caresse le palais. Finale un brin vive, à fondre à l'élevage. Longueur normale. Assemblage : 98 % merlot, 2 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°5. 04/2025

93-94

Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

A ripe, plush merlot with lots of dark cherries, plums and berries on the nose. Quite bright on the palate, with lovely dark fruit and freshness. Fine tannins, with a medium body and a lengthy finish. 98% merlot and 2% cabernet franc. 04/2025