Chateau Labegorce 2018

- 94 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2018 Château Labegorce is a perfumed, already complex Margaux based on 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its medium ruby hue gives way to lovely notes of blueberries, raspberries, flowers, sandalwood, and assorted baking spice cabinet-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied, with beautifully pure fruit and silky tannins, it's a wine that grows on you with time in the glass. It's not a blockbuster, but it exudes elegance and class as well as balance. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 20-25 years or more. 2021-2046."

-94 Punkte Jeff Leve WINE CELLAR INSIDER: „The gorgeous perfume, with its wet earth, spice, smoke, flowers, red berries and espresso is a knockout! The wine is plush, rich and plump, with a long finish loaded with polished, sweet red fruits and silky textures. This should age for at least 2 decades easily. The wine blends 50% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.“

- 93-94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "This is a plump and rich Labégorce with a full body, juicy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Lots of pure and intense fruit."

- 18 Punkte WEINWISSER: "Tiefes Purpurgranat mit schwarzer Mitte. Sattes schwarzbeerigwürziges Bouquet, mit viel  Brasiltabak sowie exotischen Hölzern. Im zweiten Ansatz Cassis, Baumnuss und Lakritze. Am Gaumen mit seidigen Textur und engmaschigem Tanningerüst, perfekt reif und gut stützend. Im gebündelten, langen Finale überzeugt er mit Holunderessenz und Pflaumenhaut. Auf dem gleichen Niveau des grossartigen 16er! 2025 – 2045"

- 93 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, Lisa Perrotti-Brown: "The 2018 Labégorce is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It has 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with a beautiful perfume of kirsch, black cherry compote and cassis, plus hints of licorice, lilacs and baking spices. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly played with soft tannins and compelling freshness supporting the fragrant red and black fruits, finishing on a spicy note. 2023-2040."

- 93-94 Punkte WINE ENTHUSIAST, Roger Voss: "Barrel Sample. There are notions of some serious wood aging here, which are happily sustained by the black currant flavor and lively acidity. It will be a firm wine for many years before it opens up."