Croix de Labrie - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021
Château Croix de Labrie, the gem of Saint-Emilion
The tiny plots of Château Croix de Labrie total an area of 5,2 hectares (12,85 acres) in the middle of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation area. Organic farming with biodynamic practices is applied to the vineyard that is managed like those in Burgundy. Château Croix de Labrie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is the jewel in the crown of the estate and is produced from parcels from different terroirs located near the most prestigious crus such as Pavie.
The story of Château Croix de Labrie is above all that of a couple of wine lovers, Axelle and Pierre Courdurié, who decided to start the adventure in 2013, immediately convinced of the potential of this mosaic of plots in the heart of the AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Axelle, an enthusiastic and determined winegrower, lives all year long to the rhythm of the vine and wine.
Rare and unique wines of Château Croix de Labrie are rich, dense, very fruity, with perfect ripeness. A very elegant very deep color, with lots of finesse. Croix de Labrie wine brings a lot of power, balance and freshness.
Vineyard Management
The estate is certified "Organic farming" and they also work biodynamically, practice agroforestery and use genodic.
The 2021 vintage, a "Vigneronne" vintage!
Character, intensity, purity, balance, will define this vintage!
Certified organic farming, where biodynamics and agroforestry have given fantastic results on the energy and purity of the fruit of the wine. The early season, the vagaries of the weather, required to spend even more time in our vines in order to bring grapes to perfect maturity and healthy during the harvest.
Tasting notes
2021 will remain among the very beautiful bottles of the estate; a balance and purity unique to date, black fruits, raspberry, a captivating and velvety mid-palate, all round with energy, a very nice tension in the mouth and a very long finish.