2015 Château Croix de Labrie

The brightness and richness of this is enchanting with dark berries, chocolate and dried flowers. Full body and medium tannins that are silky and gorgeous. Better in 2023.

Time has been kind to the 2015 Croix de Labrie, which is even better from bottle than it was from barrel. Specifically, the tannins are much more polished now. Dark plum, chocolate, espresso, licorice and spice abound in this sumptuous, full-bodied Saint-Émilion. Drink it over the next handful of years. Tasted two times.

Composed of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months, the 2015 Croix de Labrie is medium to deep garnet in color with aromas of earth, cedar and yeast extract over a core of red and black cherries, wild blueberries and lavender. The mouth is big, rich and voluptuous with some chew to the tannins and plenty of freshness to lift the weighty finish.