Situated close to Châteaux Margaux and Lascombes, the wines of Château Labégorce now play with the 'top in the appellation' (Jeb Dunnuck) in Margaux. Owned and managed by Nathalie Perrodo, everything she touches seems to turn to gold. Many of our clients will recall the almost unbelievable ascent of her other estate, Marquis d’Alesme, in recent years.

Reuniting the three Labégorce vineyards after centuries apart in 2010, and supported by massive amounts of investment in the winery, it seems the sky is the limit for the Perrodo family and this estate.

The best vintage ever and a clear breakthrough year, the Labégorce 2016 is a 'head-turner of a Margaux' in the eyes of Jeb Dunnuck. Scoring 95 points from James Suckling; double 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck and the Wine Enthusiast; 93+ points from the Wine Advocate; 93 points from Decanter's Jane Anson and 92+ points from Vinous's Neal Martin, this 2016 release is almost 'Pauillac-like in style' (NM).

With a 'gorgeous' but 'almost understated' bouquet of very pure blackberry, raspberry and pressed violet, there can be no doubt 'there is real focus here' (NM). Big and luscious with impressive density, this is a wine where 'everything has a reason for being where it is' (DC). Giving a drinking window up to 2050, Martin can't praise this 'wonderful' Margaux enough and recommends all readers 'look out' for it.

Offered today at only £180 per case IB, this Ex-Château 2021 parcel of Labégorce 2016 is a stand-out value Margaux in this historic Bordeaux vintage. You won't want to miss this release from an estate finally 'performing at its peak' (WE).