Clos Labarde, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2015

Description

The 2015 Clos Labarde from Saint-Emilion Grand Cru in Bordeaux is a well-structured red blend built around Merlot with Cabernet Franc and other classic Bordeaux varieties. Saint-Emilion Grand Cru sites typically produce wines with ripe dark fruit, polished tannins, and depth.

In the 2015 vintage, wines from this area often show rich black cherry, plum, and cassis fruit with notes of baking spice, earth, and floral hints. The tannins are firm but refined, giving the wine strong structure and good aging potential, while lush fruit and savory layers make it enjoyable now with decanting.