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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

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. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

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. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

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. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Beau rouge sombre. Nez intense, sentant bon les fruits noirs. Bouche tendre, fruitée, savoureuse, qui évolue parfumée sur un corps moyen et sans angle. Ensemble très plaisant. Assemblage : 45 % merlot, 47 % cabernet sauvignon, 5 % petit verdot, 3 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13,5°. Rendement : 32 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Notes of ripe and mellow dark berries here with a hint of orange peel. It’s medium-bodied, supple and polished. 04/2024