The 2018 Labegorce is a Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Labegorce, this red wine is presented with a cork closure and has an alcohol content of 13.0%. The wine is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 94, describing it as "plump and rich" with "juicy tannins and a long and flavorful finish." He emphasizes its "pure and intense fruit" (jamessuckling.com, 4/1/2019).
Wine Enthusiast also gave a high score of 95, noting the "serious wood aging" balanced by "black currant flavor and lively acidity." The reviewer predicts it will be a "firm wine for many years before it opens up" (Wine Enthusiast, 4/1/2019).
Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scored the wine at 93, highlighting its "beautiful perfume of kirsch, black cherry compote and cassis," complemented by "hints of licorice, lilacs and baking spices." She describes the palate as "elegantly played with soft tannins and compelling freshness," with a "spicy note" on the finish (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 3/31/2021).
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave a score of 94, calling the perfume "gorgeous" with "wet earth, spice, smoke, flowers, red berries and espresso." He describes the wine as "plush, rich and plump," suitable for aging at least two decades (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/9/2021).
Decanter rated the wine at 92, describing it as a "high energy wine with bright floral aromas" and "super vibrant cranberry-cassis flavours." The review notes the unification of neighboring properties, resulting in an estate with mostly gravelly sandy soil and an average vine age of nearly 30 years (Decanter, 4/1/2021).
Jeb Dunnuck gave it a 94, praising its "lovely notes of blueberries, raspberries, flowers, sandalwood, and assorted baking spice cabinet-like nuances." He describes the wine as "medium to full-bodied, with beautifully pure fruit and silky tannins," asserting that it "exudes elegance and class" (jebdunnuck.com, 3/11/2021).
Wine Spectator also rated it 92, noting its "silky and refined" feel, with "perfumy black currant paste, plum reduction and blackberry compote notes" and a finish accented by "sandalwood, black tea and cedar" (Wine Spectator, 3/31/2021).
Finally, Jane Anson scored it 93, highlighting "rich blackberry and fig fruits," "well-structured dominant tannins," and "exuberant turmeric, black pepper and dried herbs" with a "flash of heat on the finish" (janeanson.com, 3/16/2023).
Overall, the 2018 Labegorce is highly regarded, with reviewers praising its rich fruit profile, elegant structure, and potential for aging.