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 The first vines taking root in Burkina Faso Frost damage in German vineyards to cost millions Taiwanese billionaire Wood Chen linked to fake wine scandal Walls: Roussillon’s old vines are its best drought defence Chapel Down wins big at WineGB Awards