2018 Croix de Labrie
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Score 95-96/100 · James Suckling
This could be better than the excellent 2015. Very dense palate of currants, dark chocolate and hazelnuts. Full and velvety yet fresh with a firm texture. The center palate is really impressive. 90 per cent merlot, seven per cent cabernet sauvignon and three per cent cabernet franc.
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95/100
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96
95-96/100
James Suckling
94
93-95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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93 - 95 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 93-95/100 · Jeb Dunnuck
I loved the 2018 Château Croix de Labrie, another terrific wine from winemaker Axelle Courdurié. Based on 90% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, brought up in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by ripe, powerful notes of cassis, spice box, toasty oak, and earth. It has a great mid-palate, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish, all making for a brilliant looking Saint-Émilion.
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