2012 CHATEAU CROIX de LABRIE CAMILLE de LABRE SAINT EMILLION- tasted blind; it had a lot of oak influence and much less balance; the liquorice, toast and mineral components were joined by some mint chocolate and a greater fruit forwardness; it was heavy in weight and the oak seemed to dominate; it begs the question of whether this will be integrated over time or continue to trudge on.
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Tasted after the 2011. A bit of oak on the nose, concentrated, rather sweet fruit, spices, chocolate. Pretty glossy and very generous. Good concentration on the palate, soft tannins, good acidity. Quite pure with good length. Very nice. 91-92+
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Produced from small parcel of 100% old vine Merlot, the wine pops with rich scents of chocolate covered cherries, licorice and coffee. This medium bodied wine is forward, round, soft and sweet. 91-93 Pts
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7/10/2017 - Blake Brown wrote: 82 Points
2012 CHATEAU CROIX de LABRIE CAMILLE de LABRE SAINT EMILLION- tasted blind; it had a lot of oak influence and much less balance; the liquorice, toast and mineral components were joined by some mint chocolate and a greater fruit forwardness; it was heavy in weight and the oak seemed to dominate; it begs the question of whether this will be integrated over time or continue to trudge on.
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3/16/2017 - rossi.wine wrote: 92 Points
Tasted after the 2011. A bit of oak on the nose, concentrated, rather sweet fruit, spices, chocolate. Pretty glossy and very generous. Good concentration on the palate, soft tannins, good acidity. Quite pure with good length. Very nice. 91-92+
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4/26/2013 - Jeff Leve wrote: 93 Points
Produced from small parcel of 100% old vine Merlot, the wine pops with rich scents of chocolate covered cherries, licorice and coffee. This medium bodied wine is forward, round, soft and sweet. 91-93 Pts
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