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Tasting notes
Score 94-95/100 · James Suckling

The depth and richness here are impressive, yet this remains vivid and brilliant. Medium to full body, soft and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Energetic. One hectare of almost all merlot with a touch of cabernet sauvignon. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

95
94-95/100

James Suckling

89
87-90/100

Wine Spectator

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87 - 90 points
Wine Spectator
Score 87-90/100 · Wine Spectator

Has a mix of singed cedar and vanilla flavors along with cherry coulis and damson plum notes. Modest weight overall. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com

90 - 92 points
Neal Martin
Score 90-92/100 · Neal Martin

The 2016 Croix de Labrie comes from vines down the slope from Pavie on clay and chalk soils, plus a vein of shale. It is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon that is 100 years old, from 2.5 hectares in total. One-fifth of the crop is fermented in 500-litrr barrels. It is 14.39% alcohol and with an IPT of 71. It is matured in 100% new oak (500-liter barrels). It has a simple bouquet with pretty black fruit, touches of pressed flowers, just a hint of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with a light grip on the entry, tobacco-tinged black fruit. There is a good level of acidity here, quite structured but with a slightly abrupt finish. It should flesh out a little during its barrel maturation and it actually improved when I returned to the glass after 40 minutes. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2021-2038

88 points
Decanter
Score 88/100 · Decanter

Axelle and Pierre Courdurié have been owners here for the past three years, changing the philosophy of what was a former garagiste wine. This is one of the best terroirs in Vigonnet, with a gravel layer over the sand. The wine is tight and full as you would expect from 100% Merlot. A sexy, powerful wine showing a touch of sweet and fleshy blackberry fruit, which is attractively measured out. Apr 2017, www.decanter.com, Drink: 2025-2040

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