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2015 Labégorce, Margaux

SKU #1388690 95 points Wine Enthusiast

Outer quote mark There is a tough, tannic core to this otherwise ripe and fruity wine. All to the good, as this will allow the bold, ripe wine to age well. Black-currant fruits are already showing their hand and will intensify, bringing in richness and a dense texture. *Editors' Choice* (RV) Inner quote mark (2/2018)

94 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark A blockbuster from Margaux is the 2015 Château Labégorce and I was blown away by this beauty. To reiterate, the southern Médoc, and Margaux in particular, is the sweet spot in 2015. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, with close to half the blend brought up in new barrels, its deep purple color flows to a beautiful bouquet of black cherries, blueberries, spice, and violets. With medium to full-bodied richness, a plump, layered, pure texture, ripe tannin, and impressive length, it’s a standout for sure. Inner quote mark (11/2017)

94 points James Suckling

Outer quote mark Dried-mushroom and dark-fruit character. Some flowers, too. Full body, round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Big and chewy. Yet finishes beautifully. Fantastic. Inner quote mark (2/2018)

93 points Jane Anson

Outer quote mark Excellent quality, with glass-staining inky purple colour and a punch of blue and red fruits on the opening moments. Exactly what you want from this level of Margaux, has so much pesonality, is richly textured, caputres the exuberance of 2015 while retaining the elegance of the appellation. Inner quote mark (3/2023)

93 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark 2015 Labegorce has a gorgeous bouquet with perfumed red cherries, crushed violets and iodine, the new oak beautifully integrated, a Margaux will real panache. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, a keen line of acidity, fresh and vibrant with such a pretty floral finish that you would be tempted to open a bottle soon. Perhaps you could because the tannin ensures this is approachable, yet it undoubtedly has the substance and complexity to offer three decades of drinking pleasure. This is a superb Labegorce that comes highly recommended. (NM) Inner quote mark (2/2018)

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By: Scott Beckerley | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 4/21/2023 | Send Email

One of the best Bordeaux that I've had in over a month and also an extremely good value. A big plush nose of round (and rich) red and black fruits with light scents of oak and menthol. On the palate, rich, with an almost cassis-like fruit, chocolate cherry, baking spices, and structured tannins. Just simply, in a word, wonderful. Also a perfect pick as a birthyear wine for those parents/friends looking for such. This one will go the distance and once again, the price is stupidly affordable. Don't miss out!

By: Michael Pires | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 4/12/2023 | Send Email

2015 Labegorce is drinking wonderfully right now! Notes of Dark fruit and violets show brightly upfront with mushroom, tobacco, and oak spice notes slowly fading in-mid palate. Medium-bodied and smooth with a pleasantly long finish. A highly recommended wine from a fantastic producer!

By: Ryan Moses | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 12/6/2018 | Send Email

Labegorce has gone from an old-school favorite to one of the most exciting producers in Margaux. Although they made their mark with the '14, the '15 left an indelible impression (and watch out for the '16!). Deep dark red and black fruits show through on the opulent aromas, highlighted by a slight earthiness. The palate is massively structured and while powerful red fruits flavors nearly make the wine imposing, it finishes with incredible grace, refinement, and a striking minerality. This is a serious Margaux at a "satellite" price. It will be best in a few years and be enjoyable for the next twenty.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.

Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them.

Sub-Region:

Bordeaux

Specific Appellation:

Margaux

- Margaux is the southern most of all of the appellations of the Haut Medoc. Located near St. Julien, it has more cru classe producers than the other four villages of the area. In addition to the legendary Chateau Margaux, there are five second-growths: Rauzan Gassies, Rauzan Seglas, Dufort-Vivens, Lascombes, and Brane Cantenac. While more people are probably familiar with the third growth Chateau Palmer, there are nine other wineries with the same ranking in addition to a trio of fourth growths and a pair of fifth growths. Because Margaux is comprised of five communes… Margaux, Cantenac, Soussans, Labardes and Arsac, the wines styles are diverse throughout the region with the more masculine tannic wines coming from the Cantenac side of the appellation. Because of a high percentage of Merlot planted in the region, many wines from Margaux are more round, feminine, and exotic that the other appellations of the Haut Medoc.