Château Labégorce - Margaux 2014

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe3/31/2017

The 2014 Labégorce is one those "dark horses" of the vintage, a wine that has a prosperous future. It has a lovely, very pure and sensual bouquet with lifted redcurrant and wild strawberry scents that really evoke the essence of Margaux. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well -udged acidity, good concentration with a satisfying raspberry preserve-infused finish that demonstrates superb persistence. I adored this Labégorce from barrel and now in bottle it does nothing to disprove my initial enthusiasm. Top Margaux ahoy!

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

Either you’ll like the hints of bell pepper and mint to this or not, but there’s a ton of blackcurrant and blackberry fruit. It’s medium-bodied with moderately dry tannins balanced out by a hint of sweetness. Good but not great length.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/10/2017

Open, with a caressing feel to the mix of violet, plum and anise notes. Twinges of licorice snap and bay show on the finish, but this stays relatively graceful overall. A very pretty display of fruit. Drink now through 2026. 10,000 cases made.

Vinous

90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

Super-ripe red cherry, plum, mocha, licorice and sweet French oak are some of the signatures of the 2014 Labégorce. A flamboyant, exuberant wine, the 2014 possesses good depth and balance. The oak is overpowering, which is a shame, as there is notable purity to the fruit. The blend is 58 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 2 % Petit Verdot.

Wine Enthusiast

92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe2/2/2017

This is a firm wine, dominated by tannins and dark layers of wood. The black-currant fruit is there to burst out as the wine matures over the next few years. The estate is close to the river, on a dense gravel rise, near Château Margaux.

Le Point

15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Nez discret, fruits rouges, fraise, bouche ronde, souple, tanins fondus, droit, assez juteux, un peu boisé, frais.

Vinous

91-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Labégorce is round, supple and nicely layered. Smoke, plums, black cherries and French oak meld together in a ripe, racy Margaux built on textured fruit. Sweet floral notes add lift on the layered, sensual finish. This voluptuous Margaux should drink well pretty much upon release. There is a lot to like, that much is clear. The blend is 58% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. Michel Rolland is the Consultant for Labégorce, which is owned by the Perrodo family. Here, the winemaking style appears to be better suited to the intrinsic personality of the wine than it is at Marquis d'Alesme - Becker. This is a fabulous wine in its class.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

This wine is packed with ripe plums, cherries and a hint of thyme. The sense of softness in the texture readies you for an elegant, chocolate, espresso bean and fresh, cassis finish. The wine was produced from a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot and is aging in 50% new, French oak barrels. 88-90 Pts

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5-17 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2015

Beau raisin mûr, corps généreux, texture ample et veloutée, il fait jeu égal avec les crus classés du secteur.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2015

With a stunning core of juiciness which keeps the rest of the wine pumped up this is a superb vintage for Labégorce which also features touches of mint, rose and cherry. A medium-weight wine with a very long finish and already completely in balance this is a very attractive wine indeed.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Labégorce 2014 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot and matured in 50% new oak. The nose is well defined and focused, tensile blackberry and boysenberry fruit embroidered with fine minerality. Good start! The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, saturated black cherry and raspberry fruit with a gentle, silky finish that just needs a little more backbone. That is a minor quibble for what could be an excellent wine from this fast-improving Margaux estate. Don't be surprised if it merits a higher score in bottle. 91-93+

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2015

Dark purple. Sweet oak dominates the nose. Black mark! Then there is acidity on the palate, a weight of fruit. And very uncomfortable drying tannins on the end. Fast fade. 

Asian Palate

87 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Very pretty, approachable, light-bodied Margaux with notes of violets, roses and cassis. Elegant and easy to enjoy young with upfront fruit and supple tannins.

Decanter.com

16,75 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Rich density of fruit typical of Labegorce. Big broad flavours tht are robust but still with some Margaux elegance. Good future. Drink: 2018-2028 (89)

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

A very classy young red with super classy tannins. Medium to full body, fresh fruit and bright acidity.

timatkin.com

87 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Nach so viele kalten und unnahbaren Margaux war es eine richtige Wohltat an diesem Bouquet riechen zu dürfen, feine Röstnote, reife Frucht, Maulbeeren und ein Hauch von Caramel, im Finale lang und aromatisch. Hat viel Spass bereitet. Und genau so viel Spass und Freude wird er in seiner Reife bereiten. Er gehört zu den Besten! Bravo! 18/20 2024 – 2048

Wine Enthusiast

91 / 20

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

90–92. Barrel Sample. Smoke-driven on the nose, the palate brings flavors of dark coffee and bitter chocolate. The tannins are rough and could use some time to integrate.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

A touch airy, with damson plum, pomegranate and violet notes, backed by a light savory whiff on the finish. Fills in a bit on the back end.

GaultMillau

14,5-15,5 / 20

Nez charmeur et croquant. Grain juteux, du fruit, des tanins bien présents et pas agressifs, une finale droite et fruitée. Un vin élégant et plaisir.