Croix de Labrie - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

The pH of Château Croix de Labrie 2022 is even lower than that of the 2021 vintage, and beyond admiring the inherent talent of the limestone soils, I must also give a shout-out to Axelle for her vineyard management. As the toasted notes gradually fade, the fruit profile of Château Croix de Labrie becomes more defined, with the 1200-litre Foudre already showing remarkable results in its first year. The aromas of sour jujube and plum juice are crisp and vibrant, lingering on the palate with a subtle rose fragrance. Due to the lower pH, the tannins were still quite noticeable during En Primeur, but after bottling, they have become exceptionally smooth. If the Château Croix de Labrie before 2019 was horizontal and sweet, the 2022 vintage is vertical and briny, showcasing a refreshing new expression.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Croix de Labrie, Château

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

Deep purple-hued, the 2022 Château Croix De Labrie is based on 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc that's from a handful of sites of mostly cooler limestone soils. Cassis, violets, darker chocolate, graphite, and spicy oak all emerge from this pure, concentrated, beautifully balanced and full-bodied 2022. It’s relatively inward and tight at the moment, yet it still blossoms with air and has so much to love. I would hide bottles for 4-6 years, and it should cruise over the following two decades.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc Élevage de 20 mois en demi-muids (10 %), en foudres (20 %) et en barriques (70 %, dont 80 % neuves). Le bouquet de Croix de Labrie se révèle petit à petit. Il est de définition élevée et commence par révéler d'intenses notes de cassis et de sureau avant de se consacrer à de subtiles nuances de pivoines, de réglisse, de mûres et de menthe poivrée. Linéaire et dense, le vin se déroule d'un trait, sans accrocs. Il est soutenu par des tannins vigoureux et suaves, aux grains fins qui confèrent un côté tonique au vin. Un Croix de Labrie de haute-facture, persistant, salivant et désaltérant. Certainement le meilleur produit par Axelle et Pierre Courdurié à ce jour. 2027-2047 97/100

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Croix de Labrie has a well-defined bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, touches of pencil shaving and scorched earth, opening with confidence in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, saturated tannins. Plush and sensual, there are no hard edges here with a silky, cassis and spice box-tinged finish. This is a lovely, caressing Saint-Émilion to drink over the next 15 years.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

What a fabulous young wine from this tiny vineyard of four hectares. Aromas of black cherries, graphite, flint and brambleberries. Hints of fresh herbs such as bay leaves. The palate is medium-bodied, showing a fantastic depth of fruit and racy tannins. The purity and complexity are exceptional. A very minerally, vineyard-driven wine with an abundance of character and subtle power. 84% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, and 6% cabernet franc. Best after 2029 but hard to resist.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Croix de Labrie is impeccable. Bright, floral and vibrant in the glass, Croix de Labrie is very nicely balanced. Medium in body and silky, the 2022 impresses with its freshness and energy, qualities that are especially present these days. Red cherry fruit, blood orange, chalk, mint and white pepper extend the finish.

Decanter.com

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byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Blue fruits, vanilla, dark chocolate and plums on the nose. Vibrant and lively on the palate, smooth and really deliciously textured - not too heavy or too light, density is there in the fruit concentration but the balance of acidity and fine tannins is nicely supportive. Cool blue fruits are at the fore as well as tangy strawberries and raspberries, a sense of fun and ease about this with bite and tang to the fine but grippy tannins. Nicely detailed, you feel the edges here and the shape of the wine which has tension and focus. Not so demonstrably layered but generous and easy to enjoy with lovely mouthwatering acidity that is really appealing. Balanced and supremely finessed with a long length and fine tannins. Tasted twice and much preferred the second time. 3.44pH. 5.16ha vineyard worked organic and biodynamically on three sites; plateau of St Christophe des Bardes (harvest 14 & 15 September), bottom of the Pavie slopes (20 & 21 September) and the area Le Cateau (29 September). Ageing 80% barrels of 225l (70% new, 30% one wine old) and 20% large casks, foudre and demi-muids. Yield of 35hl/ha. Rolland & Associés consultants.

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

Remarkably, the pH value of Château Croix de Labrie 2022 is even lower than that of the 2021 vintage, a testament to Axelle's exceptional vineyard management skills. As the intense toasty notes recede, the fruity contours become increasingly vivid, and upon swirling, the crisp sour dates and plum juice is accentuated, accompanied by a delicate waft of rose petals on the palate. Due to the lower pH value, the tannins are more pronounced in the En Primeur stage, but the structure will become smoother with age. In contrast to the Château Croix de Labrie of pre-2019 vintages, which exudes a horizontal, sweet character, the 2022 vintage presents a vertical, savory dimension.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Croix de Labrie has quite an expressive bouquet with macerated red cherries, raspberry coulis, iodine and incense aromas. It takes time to cohere but eventually achieves fine focus. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fleshy focused and lightly spiced. There's a refined, persistent, peppery finish. This should age well in bottle.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

Powerfully vibrant in colour and character, clear Cabernet Franc imprint with its fragrant raspberry leaf and violet aromatics. Ripe berry fruits delivered with finesse, given added succulence and juice by mandarin peel, orange marmalade, lemongrass and slate. This is quality with a limestone fingerprint. First year Grand Cru Classé. 3.44ph, 35hl/h yield, 80% barrels (70% new oak), 20% large sized casks, certified organic and biodynamic.

The Wine Independent

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byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Croix de Labrie bursts from the glass with vivacious notes of red currant jelly, baked black plums, blueberry compote, and tilled soil, leading to hints of unsmoked cigars, bay leaves, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is light on its feet with impressive tension and loads of bright red and black berry layers, finishing long and mineral laced. The blend this year is 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

Croix de Labrie se révèle avec finesse. Le bouquet affiche de la minéralité ainsi que des notes de fruits mûres et de réglisse, complétées par de rafraîchissantes notes de menthe et de poivre noir. En bouche le vin cumule ampleur, délicatesse et vigueur. Il a du nerf, donc de la tension, ainsi que des tannins puissants couplés à de la finesse et de la gourmandise. La finale a de la dimension, du tempérament et de la salinité. Elle souligne la persistance et la finesse du vin. Un vin qui termine en fléchissant, vers le haut, là ou Croix de Labrie a l'habitude d'aller.

Bettane & Desseauve

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by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Toucher de tannin soyeux et délicat, cœur de bouche et finale portée par les 10 % de cabernet-sauvignon et 6 % de cabernet franc. Grande énergie dans la finale saline. Le cru gagne en raffinement et s’est montré d’une régularité sans faille lors de nos cinq dégustations.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/10/2023

I wouldn't be surprised to see the 2022 Chateau Croix De Labrie be the finest vintage to date from this team. Checking in as a blend of 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc, this stunning wine offers a vivid purple hue as well as a classy perfume of cassis and black raspberries interwoven with spring flowers, violets, camphor, and crushed stone. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has incredible purity and precision while still bringing serious richness and depth. It's going to flirt with perfection in 7-8 years and keep for 2-3 decades. Bravo.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe5/9/2023

The 2022 Croix de Labrie is loaded with potential. Dark, sumptuous and also wonderfully vibrant, the 2022 offers tons of intensity and nuance. Ripe dark fruit, mocha, spice, lavender and licorice are beautifully delineated. Clean, saline notes extend the finish effortlessly. The 2022 is fabulous. Tasted three times Drinking window : 2027-2042

Falstaff

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byPeter Moserthe5/9/2023

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, tintig, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische Pflaumen, dunkle Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Nugat und Edelholz, zart nach Gewürzen. Kraftvoll, stoffig, reife Herzkirschen, integrierte Tannine, gute Frische, mineralisch und lange anhaftend, sicheres Reifepotenzial.

The Wine Independent

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byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/8/2023

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Croix de Labrie bursts from the glass with vivacious notes of red currant jelly, baked black plums, blueberry compote, and tilled soil, leading to hints of unsmoked cigars, bay leaves, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is light on its feet with impressive tension and loads of bright red and black berry layers, finishing long and mineral laced. The blend this year is 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Inky in color, the wine exudes flowers, blackberries, boysenberries, mint, smoke, licorice, and black cherries with touches of chocolate. Here you find a blend of concentration, opulence, freshness, and silkiness. The wine is lush, and deep, with layers of ripe, sweet, black cherries, salty plums, peppery spices, and licorice. The wine is produced, and bottled with extremely low levels of sulfur. You can enjoy this young, or age it for more complexity, The wine blends 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc. This is the first vintage with this much Cabernet in the blend. 14.5% ABV. 3.4 pH. The yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2026-2050.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

An incredible young wine that shows fantastic chalk and stone character on both the nose and palate. It’s full but super racy and intense, with a freshness and dryness that is very unique. Oyster shell and iodine character at the end. Salt and white pepper in the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. From organically grown grapes.

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 84 % Cabernet Sauvignon 10 % Cabernet Franc 6 %
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 84 % Cabernet Sauvignon 10 % Cabernet Franc 6 %
Appellation	Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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