Château Labégorce 2022
Margaux
Bordeaux, France
Arriving: Late 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OCC |
| ABV: 14.0% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2030 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2045 |
| Grapes: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc,, 2% Petit Verdot | |
A Château close to my heart and came about that way as a result of the sheer quality, value and approachability of the wine. In 2015, Delphine Kolasa (Commercial Director) attended a wine show I was organising to showcase the range from the Perrodo family, soon after a change of ownership at the Château. Before that my experiences with Labégorce were mixed at best, but since the 2014 vintage, the quality and value have been astonishing. The plushness of the wines is so appealing, so typical of Margaux with ripe, exotic, perfumed fruit and supple tannins. Since 2015, I’ve made a concerted effort to visit whenever I’m in Bordeaux, I even visited with my wife on our “pre-honeymoon” and such was the experience, she’s now a thorough convert too. It is our house Bordeaux! Marjolaine de Coninck and her team have worked wonders here and at sister property Château Marquis d’Alesme, and aside from anything else they make visitors so incredibly welcome. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Critic scores
Critic reviews
Neal Martin, February 2025, Vinous.com
"The 2022 Labégorce is a potent, imposing wine. Dark red fruit, chocolate, spice, new leather and cedar are all dialed up. The oak imprint is quite strong, but otherwise, this is nicely done. I do wonder whether or not more finesse is possible."
Antonio Galloni, January 2025, Vinous.com
"I continue to love the wines from Labégorce. Their 2022 checks in as 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Classic notes of darker currants, blackberries, smoked tobacco, and fresh earth all flow to a medium to full-bodied, pure, layered Margaux offering quality tannins as well as terrific purity of fruit. Pulled from 85% of the total production and aging in 40% new French oak, it's going to offer pleasure right out of the gate yet still have two decades of longevity."
Jeb Dunnuck, May 2023, JebDunnuck.com
"Deep crimson. Dark fruit layered with stone dust. Powerfully tannic, the fruit well hidden at the core. Extremely dry and grippy at the moment but should bloom in later life."
Julia Harding, November 2024, JancisRobinson.com