"Once again, this is a vintage where Croizet Bages has improved in quality—it's evident and deserves praise , as it remains excellent value for a classified Pauillac. It needs time in the glass to open up, as it has an extremely rich tannic structure. It's a masculine style with a savory, robust, and good-quality character that is building slowly but surely." (Decanter 2018) - Wooden case delivery available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
Deep red dress with black highlights
Nose
Expressive with aromas of red fruits and empyreumatic notes
Palate
Smooth and structured with ripe, silky tannins. Beautiful length.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2035
Production
Approximately 70,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with milk-fed lamb, roast beef, partridges 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 opportunity to flourish, and there has been real progress since 2015, even if the 2016 vintage hasn't quite fulfilled all the promise shown in the barrel tastings before bottling. A new winery should help to definitively solidify these improvements.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Once again, this is a vintage where Croizet Bages has improved in quality – it's evident and deserves praise, as it remains excellent value for a classified Pauillac. It needs time in the glass to open up, as it has an extremely rich tannic structure. It's a masculine style with a savory, robust, and high-quality character that is building 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 of land, comprises 26 hectares of vineyards planted on gravelly soils. 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 estate belongs to the Quié family. It may not have the resources of the appellation's top producers, but it can nevertheless be tender and delicious in good vintages. In such cases, it represents a good deal 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 engaging bouquet, a blend of red and black fruits intertwined with cedar and subtle mint. The oak is beautifully integrated. The palate is well-balanced with supple tannins complemented by a fine 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 winery (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Lots of blackcurrant and warm stone character on the nose. Full and tannic on the palate with a smooth finish. Shows a very fine structure. Very well made.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90-91/100
About the wine:
Deep purple. Fruity bouquet of good intensity revealing notes of licorice and raspberries. Hints of cedar. Fruity and refreshing attack. Balanced body with tannins in harmony with a lively structure. 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 a subtle power and intensity. It reveals notes of ripe, crisp wild strawberry and raspberry, with a hint of blackberry, along with touches of blackcurrant, fresh blueberry, and very discreet hints of gray pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, juicy, and balanced, offering good definition, fine juiciness, structure, and a delicate acidic backbone. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy, tart red berries and raspberry, with a hint of blackberry, a touch of cherry, subtle hints of licorice stick, and a very discreet touch of cardamom and vanilla. Good persistence with hints of almond and coffee.
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 8 reviews
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