Laroche
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Laroche 2001 La Croix Chevalière Red (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
With some maturity, this wine shows delicious food-friendly levels of black fruits, acidity and a fine balancing tannic structure. From Michel Laroche’s Languedoc winery near Beziers, this is a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Brambles, black currants and licorice all come together in this dense wine.
— R.V.
(2/1/2007)
Laroche 2003 La Croix Chevalière Red (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- Cellar Selection
- $30
An impressive wine, a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is only produced in the best vintages at Michel Laroche’s Mas la Chevalière. The summer of 2003 in the Languedoc was not as hot as the rest of France, so, while the wine is full-bodied, it is not overpowering despite its richness and dense black fruits. Age this wine for another two years.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Laroche 2004 Mas la Chevalière Chardonnay-Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $20
In a blend dominated by Chardonnay, the 10% Viognier makes a surprising difference, giving southern aromatics and ripeness to the elegant, green and white fruit flavors of the Chardonnay and the restrained touch of wood.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Laroche 2003 Mas la Chevalière Red (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- $20
From the Michel Laroche estate of Mas la Chevalière north of Béziers, this is an intensely ripe, deep-fruited wine, powerful and elegant. Vanilla and soft spice add to the red fruit flavors that come from a blend of Syrah. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Laroche 2010 Viña Punto Alto Pinot Noir (Casablanca Valley)
- $20
The light-framed aromas of strawberry and raspberry are clean and citrusy. The palate on this wine made by the Chablis-based producer Laroche is crisp, tangy and juicy, with flavors of raspberry and cranberry that are fresh and tight. A clean, honest Pinot to enjoy now.
— M.S.
(3/1/2013)
Laroche 2005 Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
- Best Buy
- $10
A wine made from purchased grapes at Michel Laroche’s Mas la Chevaliere. As a Chablis producer, Laroche knows a thing or two about Chardonnay, and this is a rich, creamy wine, but with elegance, the wood only a hint behind the ripe green plums and acidity.
— R.V.
(12/31/2006)
Laroche 2010 Punto Niño Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon (Maipo Valley)
- Best Buy
- $11
This wine’s black cherry and spice aromas are clean and inviting. Despite angular acidity, it feels fresh, while the palate deals a mix of dark fruit, spice, herb and chocolate flavors. The finish is herbal and slightly briny.
— M.S.
(12/1/2012)
Laroche 2009 L’Avenir Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
- $28
This ripe and accessible wine starts off with aromas of strawberry and black raspberry, dusted with cocoa powder. The medium-weight palate offers bright fruit flavors and lifting acidity, framed by softly structured tannins. Drink now.
— L.B.
(5/1/2013)
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