Tour de Laroze
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2053
🍷 Vintage Profile
The 2018 growing season in Margaux began with persistent spring rainfall that exerted heavy downy mildew pressure, requiring vigilant canopy management under sustainable farming regimes. Conditions shifted dramatically from July onward, ushering in sustained heat, prolonged sunshine, and severe dry spells that concentrated berry size while achieving complete phenolic ripeness. Harvest unfolded under ideal, rain-free conditions, yielding small, thick-skinned grapes loaded with ripe, velvety tannins and moderate acidity. Highly regarded on the global market for its opulent Left Bank profile, this 2018 is entering its prime drinking window in 2026, with the structural integrity to cellar comfortably through 2035.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, grilled duck breast with cherry reduction, pan-seared veal chops with morels
✨ Technical Specifications
Deeply reflective of the southern Médoc's fine sandy-gravelly mounds and sandy-silt soils, this cuvée emphasizes a Merlot-dominant core complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are manually harvested in small crates to preserve berry integrity, followed by vinification in temperature-regulated concrete and stainless steel vats. Élevage proceeds for approximately 12 months in oak barrels, yielding a supple expression defined by perfumed florals, dark fruit purity, and refined Left Bank freshness.
🍾 About the Producer
Château Tour de Laroze is an intimate, terroir-driven cuvée produced under the umbrella of Château Labégorce in the prestigious Margaux appellation of the Médoc. Labégorce traces its noble viticultural roots back to 1332, entering a modern renaissance under the stewardship of the Perrodo family, led by Nathalie Perrodo-Samani and technical director Fabien Raymond. The vineyard spans classic Margaux terroir comprised of 70% sandy-gravelly mounds and 30% sandy-silt soils, which offer optimal heat retention and natural drainage. Farmed sustainably via thoughtful lutte raisonnée, parcel selection focuses on vine health and canopy equilibrium. While Labégorce crafts traditional Left Bank assemblages, Tour de Laroze distinguishes itself through a Merlot-predominant blend—typically balanced with Cabernet Sauvignon—harvested entirely by hand into small crates. Following vinification in temperature-regulated concrete and stainless steel vats and an élevage lasting roughly 12 months in oak, the resulting wine exhibits refined perfumed violets, ripe cassis, supple tannins, and seamless Left Bank freshness.
🍇 Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
🍷 ABV
14%