“Once again, this is a vintage in which Croizet Bages has improved in quality—it’s evident, and it deserves praise, as it remains excellent value for a classified Pauillac. It needs time in the glass to open up because it has an extremely rich tannic structure. It’s a masculine style with a savory, robust character and good quality that develops slowly but surely.” (Decanter 2018) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
A deep red color with black highlights
Nose
Expressive, with aromas of red berries and smoky notes
Palate
Smooth and well-structured, with ripe, silky tannins. Good length
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2035
Production
About 70,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with suckling lamb, roast beef, or partridge in a casserole...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
This classified growth is situated on beautiful gravel terraces between Grand Puy Lacoste and Lynch-Bages. Jean Philippe Quié and his sister Anne-Françoise are determined to give it every chance to succeed, and there has been real progress since 2015, even though the 2016 vintage does not quite live up to the promise shown during barrel tastings prior to bottling. A new fermentation vat should help solidify this progress once and for all.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Once again, this is a vintage in which Croizet Bages has improved in quality—it’s evident, and it deserves praise, as it remains excellent value for a classified Pauillac. It needs time in the glass to open up because it has an extremely rich tannic structure. It is a masculine style with a savory, robust character and good quality that develops slowly but surely. Eric Boissenot is a consultant. 2024–2038
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Located on the Bages plateau south of Pauillac, this estate—established in the 18th century by brothers Louis and Henri Croizet from small plots—comprises a 26-hectare vineyard planted on gravelly soil. Owned by the Quié family (Rauzan-Gassies in Margaux) since 1942, it is now managed by Jean-Michel Quié and his children Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The 2016 is a relatively soft wine with a pleasant smoothness on the palate. A Pauillac with an approachable profile and a supple mouthfeel.
About the estate:
Like Rauzan-Gassies in Margaux, this wine is owned by the Quié family. It doesn’t have the resources of the appellation’s top producers, but it can nonetheless be smooth and delicious in good vintages. It’s a great value for wine lovers, thanks to its very reasonable prices.
Vinous
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Croizet-Bages 2016 offers an open and inviting bouquet, a blend of red and black fruits intertwined with cedar and subtle mint. The oak is beautifully integrated here. The palate is well-balanced with supple tannins paired with a delicate touch of acidity. It displays a bit more “roundness” than its peers thanks to a more expressive Merlot. A Croizet-Bages that “leaves the customer satisfied.” 2022–2035
James Suckling
Wine rated (2017 guide) 92-93/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The nose offers plenty of blackcurrant and notes of warm stone. The palate is full-bodied and tannic, with a smooth finish. It displays excellent structure. Very well made.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90-91/100
About the wine:
Deep purple. A fruity bouquet with good intensity, revealing notes of licorice and raspberries. Hints of cedar. A fruity and refreshing attack. A well-balanced body with tannins that harmonize with a lively structure. A fruity finish. Bravo! 2022–2036
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93-94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is elegant and fruity, offering subtle power and intensity. It features notes of plump, crisp wild strawberries and plump, crisp raspberries, along with more subtle hints of blackberry, combined with subtle touches of blackcurrant and fresh blueberries, as well as very subtle hints of gray pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, and balanced, offering good definition, a delicate juiciness, structure, and a subtle, tangy acidity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/tart red berries, juicy/tart raspberry, and a hint of blackberry, combined with a hint of cherry, subtle hints of licorice root, and very subtle hints of cardamom and vanilla. Good length with hints of almond and coffee.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 8 reviews
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