2019 Croix de Labrie 6 Pack

98 POINTS

James Suckling

This is really special and intense, showing incredible energy and brightness with perfumes that just jump out. Full body and incredible length. Changes all the time. So complex. Notes of iron, too. Love this. 97% merlot with cabernet sauvignon.

98 POINTS

James Suckling

Fabulous aromas of blackberries, blueberries, pine needles and spices, such as nutmeg and allspice. White pepper, too. Full-bodied and very tight with a solid core of fruit and ultra-fine yet powerful tannins. It’s got so much energy and drive. Vibrant at every level. Precise and not overpowering, yet so structured. 97% merlot and 3% cabernet sauvignon. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. This needs time to soften. Try after 2026.

94 POINTS

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Wine Advocate

Composed of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon with a potential of 14.5% alcohol and aging in 100% new French oak barrels, the 2019 Croix de Labrie has a very deep purple-black color. The nose opens with some very classy cedary notes, giving way to a profound core of baked plums, blackberry preserves and blueberry pie with touches of licorice, chargrilled meats, mocha and eucalyptus with a waft of red roses. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, the palate has wonderful vibrancy for its weight, with a solid backbone of plush, ripe tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant. This chateau has been on a roll recently—I am more and more impressed every year.

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2019 Croix de Labrie offers upfront black cherries, blackcurrant and cedar aromas on the nose, quite intense but well defined. The oak here is neatly assimilated. The palate is vibrant on the entry with layers of creamy black and blue fruit, silky smooth in texture with a modicum of restraint on the finish. It's one of the best wines that I have tasted from this Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in recent years.

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2019 Croix de Labrie has an upfront, well-defined bouquet of black cherries, blueberry and violet aromas, the oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, good focus and satisfying freshness, delivering a judicious touch of white pepper on the finish. Very fine.

93 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

Croix de Labrie always delivers a wine that is bursting with fruit and certainly you have polish and glamour here, with things are smartly reined in on the finish. Excellent quality, gourmet and velvety but not overdoing anything with tons of plump damson and black cherry. A yield of 25hl/ha (after selection, it was 30hl/ha at harvest), 100% new oak. Harvest September 20 to October 2, vinified in stainless steel vats and 500l oak barrels.

91 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2019 Croix de Labrie is not quite as seductive as it was from barrel, but that won't be an issue with a more time in bottle. Bright red cherry, blood orange, cinnamon and mocha are nicely layered. The 2019 is coming along nicely. Tasted two times.