Labegorce Margaux 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Labegorce
Label Name:
 
Margaux
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Enthusiast 90 (Labégorce-Zédé 2007). Merchant/critic scores range ~86–90 (Falstaff 87; WineAlign 90; WineDecider avg 88; Wine Advocate ~85–87; Wine Spectator ~86). Sources: winery/merchant reviews

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco and violet. Medium-full palate of ripe dark fruit, cedar oak and earth, with firm yet polished tannins and a lingering tobacco-licorice finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, mushroom soy stir-fry.

Production Method
Classic Bordeaux vinification in cement/stainless tanks; matured ~12–15 months in French oak (40–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Labégorce (c.70 ha) owned by the Perrodo family since 1989; produces a grand vin and second wine Zédé de Labégorce; vineyard on gravelly Margaux terroir.