2010 Labegorce
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Tasting notes
A very sweet, pretty, if oaky nose. Brutally tannic though and it will be interesting to see if the fruit hinted at on the nose reveals itself on the palate at some point.
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Jeannie Cho Lee MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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The 2010 Labégorce has a backward nose that demands a lot of coaxing from the glass. A bit of boot polish infuses the black fruit, cedar and pencil box notes; a light marine influence comes through with time. The palate is soft on entry with moderate weight and is lightly spiced with a little dryness on the finish. Not quite sure about this evolution.
Quite rich and velvety. Very modern but at least it had flesh! (JR)
Bright medium ruby. Aromas of blueberry, violet pastille, licorice, tobacco and camphor. High-pitched, pure and fresh, with the black fruit and violet notes carrying through in the mouth. Finishes firmly tannic but not hard. This has good balance for aging. (An earlier sample, which I rated 87 points, showed aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate, mocha and nutty oak and a chewy, saline quality to its soil-driven dark fruit flavors. It seemed both more extractive and less vibrant, finishing with building, toothcoating tannins that turned a bit dry with air.)
About the producer
Historically Château Labégorce was one of the largest estates in the Médoc. It was originally owned by the Grosse family (or Gorce – hence the name) whose ownership dates back to the 14th century.