Jancis Robinson: 2007 futures

Ch Laroze 2007 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 16 Drink 2012-17
Almost overripe nose. Very sweet and round with a much gentler finish than most. Full and lively. Pretty promising...
Nez presque surmûr. Trés enrobé et rond avec une finale beaucoup plus douce que beaucoup. Plein et vivant. Prometteur...

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I find these sincere comments satisfying. It’s a good score, when you consider the overall evaluations of the vintage. I like the precise, reliable way she tastes. She appears to be aware of the sense of harmony that emanates from a group of tactile sensations, and isn’t just focused on assessments of strength and levels of wood, etc.
And because the “primeurs” event took place at Laroze this year, involving 43 out of the 46 Saint-Emilion Grands Crus Classés, I was pleased to be able to get to know her (albeit very briefly) as we helped her set up in the journalists’ tasting room.
I found her (and her colleague too) unpretentious, easy to approach and friendly. No airs and graces. There are other journalists like that too, but by no means all!