2011 Croix de Labrie
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This is a little forgotten. The firm and chewy tannins make it a little tight, but it remains rich and decadent with dark-berry and hazelnut flavors. Just starting to drink well now.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
James Suckling
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One of St.-Emilion’s most hedonistically and lavishly endowed/ extravagant wines is a big-time winner. Unfortunately, the production from proprietor Axelle Courdurie is minuscule. The 2011 exhibits exotic black cherry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with spice aromas that resemble a Northern Rhone such as Cote Rotie. The complexity of the aromatics at this stage was surprising. Medium to full-bodied with luscious fruit and a silky, suave, savory finish, it will provide delicious drinking over the next 7-8 years.
Croix de Labrie is produced from 100% old vine Merlot. Deep purple in color with fresh blackberry, chocolate, coffee and plum aromas, the wine is supple in texture with lush, sweet, black cherries. theWineCellarInsider.com