Château Croix de Labrie 2022

Vinous

The 2022 Croix de Labrie is loaded with potential. Dark, sumptuous and also wonderfully vibrant, the 2022 offers tons of intensity and nuance. Ripe dark fruit, mocha, spice, lavender and licorice are beautifully delineated. Clean, saline notes extend the finish effortlessly. The 2022 is fabulous. Tasted three times - AG 04/2023

Beck

Croix de Labrie se révèle avec finesse. Le bouquet affiche de la minéralité ainsi que des notes de fruits mûres et de réglisse, complétées par de rafraîchissantes notes de menthe et de poivre noir. En bouche le vin cumule ampleur, délicatesse et vigueur. Il a du nerf, donc de la tension, ainsi que des tannins puissants couplés à de la finesse et de la gourmandise. La finale a de la dimension, du tempérament et de la salinité. Elle souligne la persistance et la finesse du vin. Un vin qui termine en fléchissant, vers le haut, là ou Croix de Labrie a l'habitude d'aller. - 04/2023

Suckling

An incredible young wine that shows fantastic chalk and stone character on both the nose and palate. It’s full but super racy and intense, with a freshness and dryness that is very unique. Oyster shell and iodine character at the end. Salt and white pepper in the finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. From organically grown grapes. - 04/2023

Dunnuck

I wouldn't be surprised to see the 2022 Chateau Croix De Labrie be the finest vintage to date from this team. Checking in as a blend of 84% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Cabernet Franc, this stunning wine offers a vivid purple hue as well as a classy perfume of cassis and black raspberries interwoven with spring flowers, violets, camphor, and crushed stone. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has incredible purity and precision while still bringing serious richness and depth. It's going to flirt with perfection in 7-8 years and keep for 2-3 decades. Bravo. - 05/2023