The 2020 Croix de Labrie is a Bordeaux Blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Croix de Labrie, is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 15.0%.

The wine has garnered attention for its potent aromas and flavors. Decanter describes it as "intense and liqueur-like on the palate," with "edges of cinnamon and clove while the acidity runs underneath." They also note its "dark core" and "sultry progression of flavours," suggesting it needs time to settle. Decanter awarded it a score of 92, emphasizing its powerful and brooding nature.

James Suckling gave the wine an impressive score of 98, highlighting its "pure fruit of currants and blackberries, as well as dark chocolate." He praises its "fine, velvety tannins" and "bright and citrusy" character. Suckling calls it "spectacular" and suggests it will be best enjoyed after 2027.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score range of 93-95, describes the wine as deep purple-black in color. The review mentions "flamboyant notions of sandalwood, red roses, ground cloves, and cedar chest," with a core of "stewed black plums, Morello cherries, and boysenberries." The wine has a "rock-solid backbone of firm, ripe, rounded tannins" and finishes "long and spicy."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine a score of 96, noting its "deeply colored, almost opaque" appearance and flavors of "chocolate, black cherry liqueur, blueberries, licorice, espresso, and licorice." He highlights the wine's "corpulent, lush and polished" palate, suggesting it can be enjoyed young or aged for more complexity.

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine 97+ points, calling it "brilliant" and the finest wine he has tasted from this estate. He mentions its "dense purple-hued" color and flavors of "ripe black cherries, boysenberry, spring flowers, and graphite." Dunnuck praises its "wealth of fruit and texture" and "remarkable purity."

Vinous gave the wine a score of 94, describing it as "rich, sumptuous and a real head-turner" with "jammy dark fruit, blood orange, mint, cinnamon, sweet oak, and mocha." The review highlights its "plush, silky tannins" and "impeccable balance."

Jane Anson, also scoring it 94, notes the wine's "precision and floral character," which offsets its "succulent and opulent fruit." She mentions flavors of "creamy black damson and cherry," with "cocoa bean, espresso, and dried herbs."

Overall, the 2020 Croix de Labrie is a highly acclaimed wine, praised for its potent flavors, impressive structure, and aging potential.