Château Laroque
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé)
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
2019
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2028), within the full drinking arc.
Cellared records a drinking window beginning 2022, with a peak period from 2024 through 2028.
The ‘19 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé).
Château Laroque Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) 2019 from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Laroque's 2019 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru should combine black cherry and plum with violet, cedar and dried herbs. The Bordeaux blend is expected to feel composed, its firm tannins lending definition while acidity keeps the ripe fruit measured and fresh. Its peak period spans 2024 to 2028, with the wider drinking range lasting through 2033. The finish should be persistent and gently savory, leaving dark berry and a trace of cedar.
The 2019 vintage
Cellared lists this red wine from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France, vintage 2019.
About Château Laroque
Château Laroque is one of the largest and most historic Grand Cru Classé estates in Saint-Émilion, widely regarded as one of the best-value wines on Bordeaux's Right Bank.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-65F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
What temperature should I serve it at?
60-65F (16-18C)
Should I decant it?
Start with 45-60 minutes of air, then taste and adjust.
When should I open it?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2028. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What food works well with it?
Try Braised short ribs, Grilled ribeye, Truffle pasta, Aged Gouda.