2021, Château Laroque, SAINT-ÉMILION, Grand CruBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. This is juicy, mouthwatering, has a pumice stone limestone texture and a slow unrolling of plum and raspberry fruits and smoked spices while maintaining grip. They have been making great wine here over recent vintages, and to keep the quality in 2021 is worthy of congratulations. One to look out for. Beaurmartin family, David Suire director, 61ha size, 41hl h yield. 45% of production in the

accented by tropical fruit opulence and supported with refreshing acidity

pressed flowers and quince

The 2020 will need a number of years in bottle to be at its best

austere but with sapidity and juice

Simon Field MW

manual punch downs

The 2022 Kirwan is plump

There's terrific purity and drive

You also get the florality all the way through which is just so appealing

Lots of tension here

It doesn't feel at all heavy but sintilates with fragrance and freshness

No doubt about it