Chateau Croix De Labrie 2019 Magnum (1,5l)

Product info about Chateau Croix De Labrie 2019 Magnum (1,5l)

Château Croix de Labrie 2019 in magnum is a red dry wine from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, presented in a 1.5-litre bottle. This is the estate's grand vin, not a second wine, and the 2019 vintage clearly sits in the more concentrated, carefully crafted side of Bordeaux.

The estate is a small property in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, run by Axelle and Pierre Courdurié. For this vintage, the blend is led almost entirely by Merlot, with a small proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit comes from parcels in Saint-Émilion, including sites around Badon, below the slope of Pavie and on the heights of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The vineyard is farmed organically, with several vintage-specific references also describing a biodynamic or biodynamically inspired approach.

There is a strong sense of selection and detail behind the wine: hand harvesting in small crates, strict sorting, parcel-by-parcel vinification, small volumes, manual pigeage and ageing in new French oak. The result, as described in the available tasting notes, is a deeply coloured, full-bodied Saint-Émilion with ripe black and blue fruit, polished tannins, freshness and a long finish.

At Drankenshop Broekmans, this magnum stands out for customers looking for a serious Bordeaux with structure and future development. With the last bottles now in stock, it is the kind of wine that feels right for a generous table: grilled beef, game, mushroom-based dishes, truffle butter or rich poultry preparations all match the depth and tannic frame of the wine.

The colour is described as deep purple to almost black. Aromatically, it centres on ripe dark and blue fruit, with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, black cherry and plum, lifted by floral notes of violet and rose.

Behind the fruit come cedar, graphite, an iron-like mineral note, liquorice, tobacco, mocha and chocolate. The spice register includes nutmeg, allspice and white pepper, with some notes also mentioning eucalyptus or pine needle.

On the palate it is full-bodied, concentrated and rich in fruit, yet it keeps freshness and tension. The tannins are firm but polished, the texture is velvety to silky, and the finish is long, carrying ripe fruit, oak spice and mineral depth.