Château Labégorce - Margaux 2016

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

the5/22/2017

Sattes Purpur mit violetten Reflexen. Komplexe Nase mit dichter, blaubeeriger Frucht und viel Kirschtabak, dahinter Cassisdrops und helles Edelholz. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit festem Tanningerüst, reifem Extrakt und viel Brombeereim Rückaroma, sehr gute Anlagen und langes Finale mit Heidelbeeren. Auch in diesem Jahr eine sichere Bank!

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

15 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Nez frais, ronce, petits fruits rouges, petites notes cuites de pruneaux. Bouche ample, tannins souples, finale pointe asséchante.

Bettane & Desseauve

94-95 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Ensemble harmonieux, au fruit bien dégagé, un rien trop « merlot » pour égaler les grands cantenacs , paradoxalement dominés par Palmer pourtant très riche en merlot mais avec une densité et un éclat évidemment supérieurs.

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Labegorce is a blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 52% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot picked between 4-21 October and matured in 45% new oak. What I like about the bouquet is that it is quintessential Margaux--it could not come from anywhere else. Crushed violets infuse black cherries, blueberry and iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well-judged acidity, an elegant and very charming Margaux with pencil lead and a touch of spice on the long finish. What a brilliant wine from a Margaux estate that has really upped its game.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Floral, black raspberry and just the right amount of dark chocolate on the nose, this wine is deeply colored with ripe, dark cherries, full body and a dusty, fruit filled finish. This could be the best vintage yet for Labegorce, as it offers length, volume and freshness. Made from a blend of 52% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot , the wine reached 13.5% alcohol with a pH of 3.7 and is being aged in 50% new, French oak barrels.

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Labégorce is terrific. Pliant, supple and accessible, it offers considerable near- and medium-term appeal in a pliant, juicy style. Dark red fruit, grilled herbs, smoke, licorice and tobacco all flesh out nicely. The 2016 is powerful and dense, but also comes across as a bit less heavy than in the past. It will be interesting to see if that is more related to the vintage or a slightly stylistic shift. Time will tell. Tasted two times.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(52 Cabernet Sauvignon, 38 Merlot, 6 Cabernet Franc, 4 Petit Verdot) | 45% new oak | 13.8% alc. This is another coffee-scented wine with an espresso bean note pervading the dense dark fruit underneath. I like this trait a lot as it builds complexity and also complements the oak used (in fact it is probably linked). The fruit flavours are lovely and the finish is tight and keen and overall this is a very good effort for this Château. 17+

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/24/2017

Deep, rich extraction, black cherry in colour with very well controlled aromatics of damson and creamy cappuccino. This is a gorgeous wine and there are going to be many many fans of the contemporary but utterly controlled and well judged flavours on display here. Luscious and big, but everything has a reason for being where it is, nothing superfluous. One of the best ever from this property. Drinking Window 2027 - 2045

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

Very scented. Maybe slightly tarty but it delivers lots of flashy fruit. It does seem almost too sweet to me and the oak is not yet fully integrated.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. This wine is dry and firm, with ample tannins and density. It also has a rich side, which comes from ripe black fruit. Acidity at the end freshens the wine and provides balance.

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

Fresh, featuring a racy edge of mesquite that melds with the energetic plum and boysenberry fruit flavors. Stays focused through the finish, picking up alluring spice notes.—J.M.