Les Tours de Laroque 2021

Milk chocolate, a sense of creaminess and softly dry minerality to this with some red berry notes and touches of strawberry. It's well made, but not giving huge energy or character.

The 2021 Les Tours de Laroque has a straightforward, earthy bouquet with moderate vigor, displaying a touch of orange liqueur and wild mint. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins, quite a masculine Saint-Émilion that feels a little short on the finish. There's a large gap between this and the Grand Vin.

A blend of 96% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, Les Tours de Laroque 2021 has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It opens with scents of black cherries and stewed plums, followed by hints of tar, Provence herbs, and graphite. Medium-bodied, the palate is light on its feet and uncomplicated, with a soft texture and a refreshing finish.

Fresh and straightforward on the nose, it shows a slight reductive note on the palate, masking a very concentrated, rich and energetic core of fruit. The finish is indulgent, with mocha notes.