Home Wine Reviews 1. France 2. Bordeaux Chateau Laroque 2012 Decanter Staff April 22, 2013 Chateau Laroque St Emilion 2009 Chateau Laroque 2012 Score 86 Drink: 2018 - 2026 James Lawther MW Cool and fresh. Chalky terroir note. Long and linear. Firm but fine tannins. 16/2086/100 Latest Wine News Symington Family Estates: New leadership as Rob Symington takes on MD role at Berry Bros & Rudd Pursehouse: Cool climate is the future of wine Penderyn launches first whisky from its North Wales distillery Katherine Cole: When wine met tariffs, history rarely went according to plan London wine heist: Tuk-tuk driver steals bottles worth £24,000