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Château Laroze 2012
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Description
Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Château Laroze 2012
Tasting
Color
Château Laroze 2012 displays a garnet red color with tiled hues, reflecting its evolution after more than ten years of aging.
Nose
The nose reveals aromas of spiced black fruit and plum, characteristic of this particular vintage.
Palate
On the palate, the aromas harmonize with present tannins that give structure to the whole. This wine has an alcohol content of 13.5% and offers a typical expression of the Saint-Émilion appellation.
Serving and cellaring
Château Laroze 2012 is best served between 17 and 19°C to fully reveal its aromas. Best enjoyed until around 2027.
Other characteristics
This vintage was bottled without filtration and received a score of 90/100 from James Suckling.
A Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion with Spiced Aromas
The estate
Founded in 1882 by Georges Gurchy, Château Laroze carries on a 400-year family winemaking tradition in Saint-Émilion. Now run by Guy Meslin since 1990, a direct descendant of the founders, this Grand Cru Classé since 1955 spans 27 hectares at the foot of the northwestern slope of Bordeaux. The vineyard benefits from a unique terroir combining siliceous and clay soils. The estate stands out for its environmentally friendly practices, working without herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Laroze spans 27 hectares at the foot of the northwestern slope, 1.5 kilometers from the village of Saint-Émilion. The silica soils rest on a layer of clay, offering an exceptional terroir for the expression of Bordeaux grape varieties in this prestigious Saint-Émilion appellation.
The vintage
The 2012 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by particular weather conditions, with a cool, wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer. These conditions allowed for a slow, gradual ripening of the grapes, favoring the development of the spiced aromas characteristic of this Château Laroze.
Winemaking and aging
Château Laroze 2012 is vinified in stainless steel and concrete vats. Aging takes place in barrels for 16 months, with 65% new oak, allowing the wine to develop its aromatic complexity.
Grape varieties
The blend of Château Laroze 2012 consists of 66% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon.
