- 94 points -
James Suckling, April 2023 (Vintage 2022)Blackberry, iodine, oyster shell and blood. Fascinating. Medium to full body. Firm and stony character with fine, linear tannins. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc.
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Château Croix de Labrie
Saint-Emilion Grand cru Chapelle de Labrie
2022
- Organic
$91.00
2 case(s) available
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
14841716
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$76.00
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Emilion
Classification
Grand cru
Varietal(s)
Merlot
90 %
Cabernet Sauvignon
10 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
ArdeaSeal
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About this winery
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Product notes
Located in Saint Sulpice-de-Faleyrens, the plots of Chapelle de Labrie offer a terroir made up of gravel with clays and blue clays, which bring depth and density. Production: Between 3,000 and 5,000 bottles.
Production notes
Manual harvesting and several passages per row. New French oak barrels with a medium-long toast. Aging 18 months minimum.
Tasting notes
Notes of cassis, blackberries, plums with influences of lilac, violet, nutmeg and pepper. The palate is fresh, fruity, balanced offering a fine tangy frame, juiciness and a little tension. Pairings with lamb ribs, flank steak, duck and stong cheeses.
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