Laroze 2021 (750ML)

90-92 VM / 91 JA 

The 2021 Laroze has a well-defined bouquet with black cherry, boysenberry and cedar scents. The oak is nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, taut and fresh with fine grip on the finish. Certainly one of the better Saint-Émilions this year. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

This is good, has plenty of dark fruit character, on the cool side but well handled with careful and enjoyable sappy tannins. Elegant and finessed, if a little tight in its tannins, reflective of the cooler growing season. 55% new, 35% in vats, 10% amphora. 37ha on clay loam slopes, owned by the Meslin family owners, Jean Philippe Fort and Hubert de Bouard consultants.- Jane Anson