Les Tours de Laroque Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 - Second vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

A Saint-Emilion Cru Classé, Laroque is a vast 61-hectare vineyard that produces a solid wine with more structure than finesse. The arrival of David Suire, who works with Nicolas Thienpont on the premieres of Saint-Emilion, has given new impetus to this estate. This is perceptible on vintages like 2016 and 2017, where there is more refinement. 2018 marks a significant qualitative progression: this estate is one of the revelations of our spring 2019 tastings. Reserve it now, as it's one of the best value wines in the sector; at less than 30 euros, it's hard to beat it!

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

A majestic estate dominating the eastern Saint-Emilion region, the Beaumartin family cru produces a slender, limestone wine, closer in spirit to the historic terroirs surrounding the city than to its immediate neighbors. The vast vineyard on the edge of the plateau, almost entirely devoted to Merlot, has been meticulously studied and managed, since 2015 by the brilliant David Suire, incidentally Nicolas Thienpont's right-hand man. Recent vintages have proved particularly successful, in a style that is both full-bodied and chiselled, very elegant and dynamic, with 2016 as the high point. Earlier vintages, vinified by Bruno Sainson, are full of surprises (magnificent 2000).

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Tours de Laroque 2019 is a very pretty second wine from this Saint-Émilion estate. Delicate, supple and easygoing, the 2019 is an excellent choice to drink now or over the next few years. Notes of bright red berries and crushed flowers linger on the medium-bodied finish. 2022 - 2029

James Suckling

About the wine:

The nose is marked by notes of dark chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, plum, dried lavender, toast and mahogany. It is medium to full-bodied, with firm, chewy tannins. Needs time to mellow. Try it in 2025.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Les Tours de Laroque comes from the same terroir as Laroque. It is composed of young vines and lots not destined for the grand vin. Already very inviting from an olfactory point of view, with its chocolate and spicy nuances, the wine stands out for its freshness and tension. It owes this incisive, energetic character to its clay-limestone terroir. 2023 - 2034

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

The nose is marked by flowers, cocoa, spices and cherries. Medium-bodied, delicate, supple and already easy to drink, this fruity charmer is ready to be enjoyed in the short term. Drink between 2022 and 2037.