Labégorce - Margaux 2023

Jeb DUNNUCK

94

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/31/2026

Checking in as a blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc aged 12 months in 35% new French oak, the 2023 Château Labégorce is a rocking little gem in the vintage. Red, blue, and black fruits, spring flowers, graphite, and tobacco all shine on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a round, supple, seductive mouthfeel, soft tannins, and a great finish. It will keep for 20 years or more. Drink 2026-2046.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93

byJeff Levethe3/30/2026

Black cherries, flowers, licorice, red cherries, and blackberries pop in the aromatics. Soft, fresh, and sweet, with charm and refinement, this is already showing well, and is only going to get better from here. The wine blends 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2028-2050.

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe3/16/2026

The 2023 Labégorce is a very pretty, aromatic Margaux. Crushed flowers, cedar, pipe tobacco and mocha are all nicely delineated in this lifted, perfumed offering. There's a lovely sense of restraint in the 2023.

Vinous

93

byNeal Martinthe2/1/2026

The 2023 Labégorce has a well-defined bouquet with vivacious redcurrant, strawberry and violet scents that could only come from Margaux. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, well-judged acidity that lends just the right amount of tension. Lightly spiced on the finish that lingers in the mouth with pleasing saline notes on the aftertaste. This should age well in bottle.

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe1/27/2026

Berries, plums, cassis, minerals and hints of roasted spices, white pepper and paprika on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied and fine-boned, with juicy red berries and an evenly packed finish. Long, structured and quite poised. Drink from 2028.

My Bettane + Desseauve

92

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Jolie réussite et un coup de cœur dans sa catégorie, parfum subtil et bien typé margaux, plus floral qu’épicé. Texture soyeuse.

Yvesbeck.wine

93-94

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Die Reifung ist zwar deutlich spürbar, aber sie hindert die fruchtigen und würzigen Noten nicht daran, hervorzutreten und sogar die Oberhand zu gewinnen! Der Wein ist charmant, schlank und harmonisch und gewinnt nach und nach entlang des Gaumens an Dichte. Seine bestens eingebundenen Tannine bieten ein zuverlässiges Fundament und die strukturierende Säure bürgt für Zukunft. Ein Wein, dem man bereits kurzfristig nur schwer widerstehen kann... Langfristig auch!

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

Based on close to an even split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the 2023 Château Labégorce has a spicy, medium-bodied, supple, complex profile that's almost already hard to resist. Ripe red and black fruits, loamy earth, and savory herb notes define the aromatics, and it has nicely integrated background oak, good mid-palate density, and outstanding length. Tasted twice with consistent notes.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

On the nose, you find flowers, cherries, blackberries, herbs, and plums. The palate serves up its blend of silky, spicy, creamy red, and chewy black fruits. There is good length and energy here that carries through to the mint-tinted finish. The wine blends 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. 13.5% ABV, pH 3.7. The harvest took place September 13 - October 9. Drink from 2028-2050. 92-94 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Subdued on the first nose, again showing that parts of Margaux need a little bit of coaxing in this vintage to open up at this early stage. When it does, you find sculpted and deliciously spicy fruit, rose petals, cocoa bean and cassis, with tannic grip that slowly builds though the palate. 32hl/h yield, 62.5ha in production, 25% new oak barrels for ageing, with the rest one year old. Marjolaine de Coninck technical director, Nathalie Perrodo owner.

Vinous

90-92

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Labégorce is a bold, authoritative wine. Black cherry, plum, chocolate, licorice, mocha and leather infuse the 2023 with tons of character. An exuberant, flashy Margaux, Labegorce has plenty to offer in 2023.

Vinous

92-94

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Labégorce has a well-defined nose that leans slightly more toward red than black fruit. It's understated at first but soon coheres and gains intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannins. Satin-like in texture and very cohesive, with a touch of spice on the finish, this is a classy Margaux that will give a great deal of pleasure over the next 15 to 20 years. Warning through: it will be difficult to resist in its youth.

Falstaff

93

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Strong ruby colour, purple reflections. Fine cherry fruit, greengage, hints of man- darin zest, still a little shy. Slender, red cherries, subtle fruit, ripe tannins, remains persistent, a lively food wine with good provenance, has certain ageing potential.

Alexandre Ma

92-93

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

Notes of ripe and mellow dark berries here with a hint of orange peel. It’s medium-bodied, supple and polished.

Vertdevin

91-92

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024