The 2021 Labégorce was picked from 23 September to 19 October and matured in 35% new oak, the malo done in bottle. Pretty red cherries, raspberry and bergamot scents on the nose. Light undergrowth aromas surface with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, modest depth, light and focused towards the finish. A well-made Margaux that should give 15-20 years pleasure.

Powerful, this is enjoyable, cool summer flavours, blueberry, redcurrant that you find widely, but this is accompanied here by luscious, mouthwatering red cherry and blackberry fruits, with plenty of structure and a tannic bite on the finish. Harvest September 23 to October 19. Limestone subsoil, with clay and gravel, 3.75ph.
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux, May 2022

The 2021 Labégorce is dark, supple and inviting. Succulent dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather and mocha give Labégorce its forward personality. Floral and spice accents add an attractive upper register to play off some of the more overt leanings.

The 2021 Labégorce is attractive, offering up a perfumed bouquet of cherries, raspberries, orange rind, cedary spices and smoke, followed by a medium-bodied, fleshy palate with a pretty core of fruit, supple tannins and lively acids.
William Kelley, April 2022

Aromas of minty dark berries, licorice and grilled meats introduce the 2021 Labégorce, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's unusually rich and sweet for the vintage, concluding with a carnal finish.

Dark crimson. Light, fresh, well-behaved nose. Sweet palate entry. Reasonably delicate. Very Margaux and quite satisfying. I even have the most unusual (for 2021) sensation of some alcohol on the finish! Well judged and reasonably accessible already.
Drink 2025 – 2037
Jancisrobinson.com, May 2022

Mid-deep ruby. Oily fruit and smoky wood spice show on the nose. Chalky, an immediate structural grip comes together with a lick of wood spice. The palate tails off in fruit, just lacking a little oomph on the finish. (TP)