The 2017 Labégorce is a well-structured wine that combines richness with freshness. Offering a mix of ripe plums, blackcurrants, and subtle oak, it displays an impressive depth on the palate, supported by firm tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine is textured and layered, with a mouthwatering finish that shows promise for aging. While it lacks the intensity of some other wines from the vintage, its balance and poise make it an excellent choice for both current enjoyment and further cellaring. Drink or hold, with optimal aging potential through 2037.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Dec 14, 2019

This has a swathe of very attractive plums and ripe red berries on offer. The palate has a very fresh array of fine tannins. Smooth and easy with a rich, deep-set drive to the finish. Drink or hold.

Decanter | D 92
Published: Apr 9, 2018
Drink: 2025-2038

An excellent Labegorce, full of rich black fruits, textured and layered. A great success in the vintage, with a mouthwatering delivery that holds itself with confidence. It's not hugely intense, as is often the case this year, but makes up for it with a poised delivery and firm, juicy tannins.
Closure: Cork
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 8% Cabernet Franc 46% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot

The Wine Advocate | RP 90+
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Drink: 2020-2037

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Labégorce has quite an oaky nose to begin, giving way to scents of warm plums, pencil shavings and blackcurrant pastilles plus a waft of black olives. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers a lot of muscular fruit, framed by firm, chewy tannins and bold freshness, finishing a little hard.