COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Château Croix de Labrie
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Croix de Labrie is a highly acclaimed estate located in the Saint-Émilion appellation on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Under the stewardship of Axelle and Pierre Courdurié, the estate has risen to prominence, culminating in its promotion to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé in 2022. The estate spans small, meticulously managed parcels across prime terroirs, including clay-limestone and gravel soils. Known for its low yields and precision viticulture, Croix de Labrie produces wines of remarkable depth, elegance, and complexity, reflecting the unique microclimates of Saint-Émilion.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€95
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Elevated to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé status in the official 2022 classification.
Fact 02
Yields for the 2020 vintage were exceptionally low, averaging just 25 to 27 hectoliters per hectare.
Fact 03
The estate practices 100% organic and biodynamic viticulture, holding HVE3 certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 vintage was crafted using 100% certified organic and biodynamic practices. Grapes were harvested manually and underwent rigorous double sorting, including optical selection. Vinification was conducted plot-by-plot in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and small oak barrels to ensure precise extraction. Following a four-day cold pre-fermentation maceration, natural malolactic fermentation took place. The wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, developing structural integration and refined complexity.
