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Château Laroque

Coordinates: 44°53′27″N 0°07′10″W / 44.8907°N 0.1194°W / 44.8907; -0.1194
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Old postcard of Château Laroque
Old postcard of Château Laroque

Château Laroque (French pronunciation: [ʃato laʁɔk]) is a Bordeaux wine which has the appellation Saint-Émilion, ranked Grand cru classé in the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine. The winery is located in the Right Bank of France’s Bordeaux wine region in the department Gironde.

History

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Chateau Laroque dates back to the 12th century. The chateau itself was constructed in the 17th century and remains a backdrop for the manicured grounds. The vineyards were all replanted in 1962 and where inactive for sometime after the Great Depression.[1]

Production

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The classified vineyard area extends 40 hectares, with the grape varieties of approximately 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.

References

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  1. ^ "Chateau Laroque St. Emilion Bordeaux, Complete Guide". The Wine Cellar Insider.

44°53′27″N 0°07′10″W / 44.8907°N 0.1194°W / 44.8907; -0.1194