A limestone
paradise
As a result of its defensive vocation, Château Laroque's foundations are located on a unique plateau, where the three types of limestone, originating from Saint-Émilion, can be found.
Through careful observation and attention in the vineyards, this limestone geological feature, combined with a layer of fine clay, is a signature characteristic from the wines cultivated from this terroir.
Under the guidance of David Suire, a soil study was carried out on the 61 hectares of vineyard, confirming the exceptional terroir of Laroque.
Different climats (small vineyard areas) or plots of lands inspire the choice of massal grape varieties that allow cultivation on the taste of each nuance expressing the landscape.
« The vines of Laroque, more than 50 years old,
represent an incomparable genetic heritage,
a diversity and adaptation to the location,
which determine the purity of expression and authenticity of the wines »
David Suire
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Around the château, a massive limestone plateau outcrops, a typical feature of the Saint-Émilion area, can also be found on properties such as Clos Fourtet and Château Canon. Lands of chestnut-coloured clay
Further to the east, there is a layer of more reddish clay, called "Agen molasse", similar to that of Pavie-Macquin or Troplong-Mondot. The clay terraces to the east and the slopes facing west are made up of the "Fronsac molasse" for which Ausone and Tertre-Roteboeuf are known for.
An unparalleled viticultural palette, allowing the estate to produce wines that showcases this precious diversity of locations and blends that reveals the finesse and power of each vintage.
