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 | 2018 Ch. Labégorce - Margaux | € 28,50 (€ 34,49) |
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Marjolaine Maurice-de-Coninck kwam in 2009 van Fonplégade en beheert zowel Marquis d’Alesme als Labégorce, sinds de integratie van Labégorce Zédé door eigenares Nathalie Perrodo. Dank zij haar is Labégorce van het ene jaar naar het andere steeds beter! Lichte kirschtoetsen op een fumé achtergrond maken van deze zachte Margaux weer eens een hebbeding. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc en 3% Petit Verdot. De oogst vond plaats tussen 20 september en 15 oktober. Elevage in 40% nieuwe eik van vijf tonneliers. 14%vol. IN DE PERS 93 Neal Martin - vinous.com (Maart 2021) The 2018 Labegorce has a very seductive bouquet of pure black cherries, blueberry and crushed floral scents. This is one of the more precocious 2018 Margaux, revealing an increasing floral element with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red and black fruit laced with tar and licorice. Very cohesive, tightening up toward the finish, which retains fine nuance and mineralité. Drink 2023-2045. 93 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (Maart 2021) The 2018 Labégorce is a plump, juicy Margaux that will drink well right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, licorice, chocolate and new French oak are all kicked up in this decidedly opulent, heady Margaux. Soft curves and pliant fruit add to its raciness. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Drink 2023-2038. 90-93 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (April 2019) The 2018 Labégorce is plump, juicy and forward, with terrific fruit intensity and richness. Suave and silky, with notable persistence, Labégorce has so much to offer. Labégorce is not that complex - at least not today - but it is undeniably delicious and will deliver tons of pleasure upon release. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times. 93-94 James Suckling – jamessuckling.com (April 2019) This is a pump and rich Labégorce with a full body, juicy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Lots of pure and intense fruit. 93 Jane Anson – decanter.com (April 2019) 2018 is the first year for eight vintages that this wine is back to being 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, after replantings have come on line. That helps, perhaps, with the lift it shows even in this extremely concentrated year. It’s a lovely Labégorce, with some bouncy, chewy tannins alongside blue and bramble fruits ans some spice. As it opens up, a more floral character comes out. 93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown – roberparker.com (Maart 2021) The 2018 Labégorce is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It has 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with a beautiful perfume of kirsch, black cherry compote and cassis, plus hints of licorice, lilacs and baking spices. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly played with soft tannins and compelling freshness supporting the fragrant red and black fruits, finishing on a spicy note. Drink 2023-2040. 91-93+ Lisa Perrotti-Brown – roberparker.com (April 2019) Beginning with the 2009 vintage, Labégorce Zédé has been folded into Labégorce, both of which are owned by the Perrodo family (as is the recently acquired Marquis d'Alesme). The 53-hectare vineyard has thus grown to 65 hectares and remains situated on the plateau just north of the town of Margaux, across the road from Lascombes. Density now approaches 10,000 vines per hectare with an average age in 2018 of 29 years. Aging is in 40% new and 60% one-year-old barrels. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot and it has 14% alcohol. Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Labégorce is a little subdued by cedar to begin, giving way to a core of plum preserves, Black Forest cake and Indian spices with wafts of garrigue and lavender. Full, concentrated and laden with black fruit preserves, it has an approachable frame of firm, rounded tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a peppery note. 92-95 James Molesworth – winespectator.com (April 2019) Really expressive, with a gorgeous beam of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry fruit driving through, inlaid with graphite and anise notes. The very polished feel lets the fruit glisten on the finish. 94 Jeb Dunnuck – jebdunnuck.com (Maart 2021) 93-96 Jeb Dunnuck – jebdunnuck.com (April 2019) Another winner from Margaux is the 2018 Château Labégorce, which is an interesting blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot (although I was given slightly different blends for the two samples tasted). Aging in 40% new oak, this deeply colored effort offers a beautiful perfume of blueberries, raspberries, flowers, and spice. It’s medium to full-bodied, has remarkable purity, and fine tannins, and should be approachable right out of the gate. It’s worth mentioning this estate has been managed by Marjolaine de Coninck since 2009, and it’s a rocking value in the market today. Tasted twice. 93-95 Roger Voss – wineenthusiast.com (April 2019) Barrel Sample. There are notions of some serious wood aging here, which are happily sustained by the black currant flavor and lively acidity. It will be a firm wine for many years before it opens up. 16-17/20 Revue des Vins de France – rvf.com (April 2019) 93-95 Jeff Leve – winecellarinsider.com (April 2019) With flowers, smoke, licorice, crème de cassis, thyme and earth, this wine has freshness, definition and fabulous character with ripe, silky tannins and a generous finish. LabégorceLabégorce is met zijn 65 hectare de referentie in het Noorden van de appellatie Margaux naast Lascombes. De wijngaard is aangeplant met 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot en 10% Cabernet Franc en Petit Verdot op een densiteit van zomaar eventjes 10.000 wijnstokken per hectare. De gemiddelde leeftijd van de wijngaard was 29 jaar in 2018. Er is grote aandacht voor biodiversiteit in de wijngaard. Labégorce staat ook voor girl power, want deze Margaux wordt (net als Marquis d’Alesme) volledig door dames vervaardigd: eigenares Nathalie Perrodo, wijnmaakster Marjolaine Maurice-de-Coninck en directrice Delphine Dariol Kolasa. In 2009 werd het Belglische Labégorce Zédé opgenomen in dit ensemble dat over de Gironde uitkijkt. Dit prachtig terroir werd niet geclasseerd in 1855 en biedt ook daarom bang for your buck. |