In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Château Labegorce, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Cru bourgeois • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2024–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Bordering Chateau Lascombes and the great Chateau Margaux, Chateau Labegorce is one of the most beautiful and best situated estates in Margaux. Labegorce has a rich history dating back to the 14th century but has really excelled in recent vintages thanks to significant modernisation under the Perrodo family. Well made and magnificent value for a Margaux of Classed Growth quality.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 93/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 26/02/2020 · Drink 2021-2036
Under the helm of Marjolaine de Coninck, who arrived from Fonplegade in 2009, this estate has been firing on all cylinders, and they've made a beautiful 2017 Chateau Labegorce. Based on 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that spent 14 months in 45% new oak, its deep purple/plum color is followed by a complex, medium to full-bodied, seamless Margaux th…
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 15–16/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 25/04/2018 · Drink 2022-2030
Deep cherry red with black core. Sweet-smelling cassis with an attractive dusty graphite overlay. Soft chalky tannins and not a huge amount of fruit on the palate but the tannins are light enough to keep the balance, though the finish is quite dry.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 91–93/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 23/04/2018
The 2017 Chateau Lab'gorce checks in as 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot (which is slightly more than normal), 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot, aging in 45% new French oak. Its vibrant purple color is followed by a beautiful bouquet of creme de cassis, crushed flowers, classy oak, and graphite. With medium to full-bodied richness, an awesome texture, and ripe tannin, it's up with th…