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 — 10 days ago

Lucinda Guinn

9.1

Beautiful Bordeaux, smooth — 6 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

Che razza di bel vino. Al naso più rustico e libero del cugino Canon, ma molto intenso. Note di frutta più matura. Al palato veramente notevole, intenso e lungo. — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Red & black fruits, mocha, shoe polish, spice box, damp earth with floral & sweet tobacco notes — 6 days ago

Mark S.

9.0

Deep cherry red. 5 years. Liquor like. Perfume? Acidic. 5 days. Vanilla, spices, anise. 20 @, 250524 — 13 days ago

Steve Mitchell

8.9

Had in Paris — a month ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.1

Cherry, amarena and amaretto on the nose. Crunch freshly cut red fruits, nice little depth and stratification. harsh tannins which when will integrate will give shape to a beautifully drinking old school Bordeaux. — 2 months ago

Masafi

9.6

Tasted on Sunday, 18 May 2025: Within its depths burns a quiet fire — this Saint-Émilion unfolds like a deep flame, glowing with dark fruit, earthy warmth, and silent intensity. — 15 days ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Grupo caceria MAGNUM — 5 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Classical Right Bank of Bordeaux blend of Merlot 60%, Cab Franc 35%, Malbec 3%, Cab Sauv. 2%, this particular V.2020 delivers an incredible array of soft ripen cherry aromas, decent structure, not so highly complex, but it has few layers of mulberry compote, dark cherry and açai berry, balanced acidity, nice hint of oak in the mid-range.

The most remarkable aspect was the soft tannins and its smoothness is so inviting that its finish provided a subtle savory taste at the back end of the palate. Awesome!

This wine will give the full round for the money, accessible price point that outperforms seamlessly, a crowd pleaser!
— a month ago