Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 22 Mar 23
Rich blackberry and fig fruits, well structured dominant tannins that remain fairly tight at this point, exuberant turmeric, black pepper and dried herbs, with a flash of heat on the finish. Atypical in the lineup, reflecting the heat of the vintage, but a ton of pleasure to be found here. 33% new oak. Harvest September 20 to October 15, technical director Marjolaine de Coninck.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2038
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Vinous Neal Martin - 21 Mar 21
The 2018 Labegorce has a very seductive bouquet of pure black cherries, blueberry and crushed floral scents. This is one of the more precocious 2018 Margaux, revealing an increasing floral element with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red and black fruit laced with tar and licorice. Very cohesive, tightening up toward the finish, which retains fine nuance and mineralité.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2045
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 09 Feb 23
The 2018 Labegorce is deep garnet purple in color. It has an evolving nose of raisin cake and stewed plums, with hints of leather and tobacco, plus a medicinal waft. Medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy, it coats the mouth with ripe, spicy fruit, going a little rustic on the finish.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
Margaux Fine Wines

Margaux

Margaux, in Bordeaux, France, is renowned for producing some of the world’s most elegant red wines. Margaux wines are characterised by floral notes of violet and rose, red and black fruits like cherry and blackcurrant, refined tannins, a silky texture, and a complex, long finish. The region's gravelly soil enhances grape concentration. Top producers include Château Margaux, known for its finesse and ageing potential; Château Palmer, recognized for its rich, aromatic wines; and Château Rauzan-Ségla, celebrated for its elegant precision.