Labégorce - Margaux 2021

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe4/3/2024

I loved the 2021 Château Labégorce and I'd certainly be a happy buyer. Red and black fruits, graphite, tobacco, and some freshly sharpened pencil-like notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with a supple, layered, elegant mouthfeel, fine tannins, and outstanding length. Based on 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, aged in 35% new oak, it will drink nicely for a solid 10-15 years.

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Labégorce is a powerful, driving wine. It is not exactly subtle, but it definitely packs a good punch. Black cherry, gravel, incense, spice, licorice and scorched earth abound. This is a decidedly savory/earthy Margaux, with burly contours and a

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Labégorce is a powerful, driving wine. It is not exactly subtle, but it definitely packs a good punch. Black cherry, gravel, incense, spice, licorice and scorched earth abound. This is a decidedly savory/earthy Margaux, with burly contours and a few rough edges, but overall it’s enjoyable.

Wine Advocate

88

byWilliam Kelleythe2/22/2024

Aromas of minty dark berries, licorice and grilled meats introduce the 2021 Labégorce, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's unusually rich and sweet for the vintage, concluding with a carnal finish.

Jamessuckling.com

91

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

A focused and fresh red with black currants, black plums, walnuts and tea leaves on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity, a fresh minerality and medium-firm tannins. Try after 2024.

Wine Spectator

87

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

Friendly, with an up-front mix of red and black cherry fruit, backed by a lightly firm spine of cedar and alder. Ends with a light herbaceous echo. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2027. 12,000 cases made.  –JM

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Château Labegorce has been managed brilliantly by Marjolaine de Coninck since 2009, and she's produced a brilliant-looking 2021. Lots of black raspberry fruits as well as spicy oak, flowers, and dried herbs emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with terrific overall balance, an up-front, charming mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's beautifully done, and I suspect it's going to drink nicely right out of the gate. The blend is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up 35% new French oak. The talented Claude Gros also lends his advice here as well.

The Vintage Journal

91-92

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Oak dominant malty vanilla aromas with red cherry redcurrant, cassis, herb garden notes. Well rounded redcurrant, chinotto malty flavours, attractive inky density, and fine grainy tannins. Finishes chalky firm with juicy dark berry fruits. Typically 50% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, 2% petit verdot. Around 12–14 months in 40–50% new French oak. 13% alc

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Mint leaf, espresso, smoke, thyme, Indian spice, flowers and red fruits are found on the nose and palate. Fresh, spicy, medium-bodied and already open, you can start drinking this on release. Drink from 2023-2034. 90-92

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Labégorce was picked from 23 September to 19 October and matured in 35% new oak, the malo done in bottle. Pretty red cherries, raspberry and bergamot scents on the nose. Light undergrowth aromas surface with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, modest depth, light and focused towards the finish. A well-made Margaux that should give 15-20 years pleasure.

vvwine

90-92

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Helles Rubinrot. Feinduftige, leicht florale Nase, deutliche Röstaromen, rote Beerenfrucht, Kirschen, Himbeeren. Im Gaumen frisch, sehr filigran, nicht überextrahiert, schafft den Balanceakt zwischen Struktur und Frucht sehr gut. Angenehm lang und harmonisch. Gelungen. 2025 bis 2034 (Verkostet im April 2022. Vintex/Daniel Vins)

Anthocyanes

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byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Avec un nez boisé/grillé, très fumé, Labégorce conserve son style pour 2021. Notes de fruits noirs, d'épices et de bois blanc. Bouche moyennement dense, tendue avec des tanins marquants et une élégance de fin de bouche. L'acidité est toutefois relativement présente. Ce n'est pas le plus dense des Labégorce mais c'est un beau vin dans le contexte du millésime.

Wine Advocate

90-91

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The 2021 Labégorce is attractive, offering up a perfumed bouquet of cherries, raspberries, orange rind, cedary spices and smoke, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy palate with a pretty core of fruit, supple tannins and lively acids.