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Chateau Labegorce 2016
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Description
The smoothness and fruity expression of a Margaux red wine
The estate
With its elegant neoclassical style, Chateau Labégorce has been renowned for the quality of its Margaux wines for several centuries. In 1989, the Perrodo family acquired the estate and gave it a new lease of life by bringing out the very best in its great terroir.
The vineyard
The vineyard of Chateau Labegorce spreads across 70 hectares of vines, on the largest sandy-gravelly and sandy-silty terroirs in the Margaux appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux.
Vinification and aging
Vinification in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Aged in French oak barrels (45% new barrels, 55% first-fill barrels).
The blend
Merlot (52%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (38%)
Cabernet Franc (6%)
Petit Verdot (4%).
Chateau Labegorce 2016: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Chateau Labegorce 2016 unveils sublime flavors on the palate. The wine reveals a burst of fruit, along with a wide palette of flavors that combine richness, complexity and smoothness. The tannins are delicately melted and show an exceptional finesse.
Cellaring
This fine Margaux wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2050 in order to reveal its aromatic richness.