The Château Croix de Labrie of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru of Bordeaux

Château Croix de Labrie
The winery offers 7 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 33 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Croix de Labrie is one of the world's great estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château Croix de Labrie is located in the small village of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, in France. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in the region and spans over a vast land of twenty hectares. The estate produces over 12,000 bottles annually, primarily of mature red wines. The range also includes a white wine and a rosé wine. The property takes care of all its products, ensuring that quality and taste remain consistent throughout the years. One thing that Château Croix de Labrie shares with all the other vineyards of Saint-Émilion is the practice of creating superior quality wine. Their traditional and modern methods are implemented with the aim of producing the best possible wine. It is made using carefully selected grapes and stored in French oak barrels to acquire a complex taste. Château Croix de Labrie organizes tours and guided visits for visitors on site. They are a unique opportunity to discover their unique know-how in wine production and tasting, and to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the area. Visitors will also be able to taste a wide range of wines in their own cellar, in addition to sampling local products such as cheese, bread, and salt. Château Croix de Labrie is the pride and gem of the village of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, and its products are fully appreciated by wine lovers and winemakers from around the world. All those who have the chance to visit the estate will be amazed by the beauty of the landscapes and vineyards, and the dedicated attention that is paid to every bottle produced.

Top Château Croix de Labrie wines

Looking for the best Château Croix de Labrie wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Croix de Labrie wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Croix de Labrie wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Château Croix de Labrie

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Croix de Labrie

How Château Croix de Labrie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, tuna catalan style or summer tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Croix de Labrie

On the nose the white wine of Château Croix de Labrie. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lemon or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the white wine of Château Croix de Labrie. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château Croix de Labrie

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Croix de Labrie.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Higher tier of Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux's right bank: velvety, complex reds dominated by Merlot (round, silky foundation with aromas of ripe plum, blackcurrant, violet, leather, chocolate and smoke) with spicy Cabernet Franc and structuring Cabernet Sauvignon. Fine tannins, balanced acidity, ages 3 to 30 years. Notes evolving toward tobacco, leather and chocolate at maturity. AOC stricter than Saint-Émilion (yields, minimum 12-month ageing, mandatory tasting panel).

The top red wines of Château Croix de Labrie

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Croix de Labrie

How Château Croix de Labrie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, puchero or rabbit provencale (mario style).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Croix de Labrie

On the nose the red wine of Château Croix de Labrie. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of Château Croix de Labrie. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Croix de Labrie

  • 2010With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Croix de Labrie.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

The top pink wines of Château Croix de Labrie

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Croix de Labrie

How Château Croix de Labrie wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château Croix de Labrie

  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5

The word of the wine: Fleshy

Said of a wine that gives the impression of being dense and smooth, a bit like biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château Croix de Labrie

Planning a wine route in the of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Croix de Labrie.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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