CHATEAU CROIX DE LABRIE ST. EMILION GRAND CRU - 2007

One of the smallest St. Emilion producers.  A garage wine of sorts made from close to 100% Merlot and aged in 100% French new oak.

TASTING NOTES:

Black fruit, charcoal, oak-char, black cherry, mocha, leather, baking spices.  Rich, smooth, elegant with plum notes on the finish.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

93 PTS
This is a sensational wine with tremendous character and style.  Terrific hidden gem of the vintage.