Ch?teau Laroque 2002 Saint-?milion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France

Top-class Saint-milion from an up-and-coming chteau. Superb concentration of rich, fragrant fruit. 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lower yield and harvesting by hand improve the quality. Decant and serve with roasts, game or full-flavoured cheeses.

Buy Ch?teau Laroque 2002 Saint-?milion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France for 108.24 GBP

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