critic reviews
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Labegorce gives up notes of wild strawberries, red plums, and Bing cherries plus touches of wild thyme and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate is delicate and refreshing, with subtle savory flavors and lightly grippy tannins, finishing with lingering notes of fragrant herbs. The blend is 47% Cabernet Sauvignon. 45% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc.
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.