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Château Le Crock 1999

Château Le Crock 1999

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Last few bottles of a select Saint-Estèphe available at the winery!

2 stars in the Guide Hachette, 88/100 in Gault Millau
Located in the heart of the prestigious appellation Saint-Estèphe this property of the the Cuvelier family (Château Léoville Poyferré) benefits from a privileged terroir, much like its close neighbors, Châteaux Cos d'Estournel and Montrose, and ranks among the very best in its class. This 1999 vintage, which offers one of the appellation’s finest expressions, is now at its peak, displaying a beautiful balance between fruit and oak. Perfect for tastingIt's a real treat!

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Estate

Château Le Crock

Vintage

1999

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

95% Garonne gravel, 5% clay subsoil

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Livestock farming

20 months in oak barrels, one-third of which are new

Eye

rich color

Nose

An aromatic and expressive nose with aromas of dark berries (blackcurrant, blueberry).

Palate

well-balanced with a finish of good length

Serve

served in a carafe at 16°

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

-

High point

2007

Drink before

2010

Production

130,000 bottles

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2017 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)

About the estate:

The 32 hectares of Château Le Crock are located between Cos d’Estournel and Montrose, and also border Marbuzet and Haut-Marbuzet. Acquired in 1903 by the Cuvelier family, prior to Léoville-Poyferré, this superb château, whose vineyard is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, is advised by Michel Rolland.

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

5-Star Rated Estate (Outstanding Production)

About the estate:

The Cuvelier family, who later acquired Château Léoville-Poyferré in Saint-Julien, purchased Le Crock in 1904. The vineyard consists of three sections, the main one located on the Mabuzet hill and another near Les Deux Cos. The wines continue to improve steadily thanks to the construction of a new fermentation vat, a new barrel cellar, and particularly meticulous harvesting. Of very high quality, even in the 2004 vintage, this is a beautiful Saint-Estèphe with tannins that are present and pronounced on the finish but rich and full-bodied, with a lovely, rich, and spicy texture.”

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2017 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 estate:

This estate, owned by the Cuvelier family (Château Léoville-Poyferré), is situated on a beautiful terroir, neighboring Cos d'Estournel and Haut-Marbuzet. The château consistently produces a deep, smooth Saint-Estèphe that is enjoyable even in its youth. Recent vintages demonstrate excellent consistency.

Customer rating

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4/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review by Mr. OLIVIER M. Posted on 02/19/2015

This wine has aged beautifully—it's ready to drink. Top-notch!

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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS H. Published on 12/06/2024

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Review by Mr. NICOLAS T. Posted on May 13, 2013

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