{"product_id":"chateau-laroque-saint-emilon-grand-cru-classe-2016-750ml","title":"Chateau Laroque Saint Emilon Grand Cru Classe 2016 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Saint Emilion with cherry, cassis, plum and fine tannins. A great bottle for collectors of mature Bordeaux. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2016 is a beautiful mature Bordeaux red with depth, polish and plenty of Right Bank charm. It has had time in bottle, so the fruit feels more settled, the tannins are starting to soften and the savoury detail is beginning to show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade mostly from Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and a small touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 vintage shows redcurrant, Morello cherry, wild blueberry, plum, cassis, flowers, spice and mineral notes. It is medium to full bodied, fresh and finely textured, with enough structure to keep developing but plenty of appeal for drinking now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Redcurrant, Morello cherry, wild blueberry, cassis, plum, florals, spice and mineral notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied with layered red and dark fruit, bright freshness, fine tannins and savoury depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and polished with lingering cherry, cassis, spice, mineral detail and classic Bordeaux grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Laroque is one of the historic estates of Saint Emilion, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The estate is known for Merlot led wines grown on limestone influenced soils, giving the wines depth, freshness and fine structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Emilion is one of Bordeaux’s most famous wine regions, especially for Merlot and Cabernet Franc based reds. These wines are loved for their balance of ripe fruit, savoury complexity and ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2016 Chateau Laroque is a strong example of the estate’s style. It has richness and structure, but also freshness and fine tannin shape, making it a rewarding bottle for those who enjoy mature Bordeaux with elegance and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2016 is drinking well now, especially with a decant. It also has the structure to continue developing. Drink now to 2032 under good storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Laroque Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2016 is a great bottle for collectors of mature Bordeaux. With its Grand Cru Classe status, excellent 2016 vintage reputation and Merlot led profile, it offers classic Saint Emilion character with strong cellar appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chateau Laroque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature Bordeaux red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.35 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 percent Merlot, 4.5 percent Cabernet Franc, 0.5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49035811586265,"sku":null,"price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Chateau_Laroque_Saint_Emilon_Grand_Cru_Classe_2016_bottle.png?v=1786407984","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/chateau-laroque-saint-emilon-grand-cru-classe-2016-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}