As the second wine of Château Le Crock (Cru Bourgeois), it is crafted with the same care and attention as the first wine. Full-bodied and rich, with powerful yet rounded tannins, it is perfect for drinking now and over the next three to four years. Ideal with a leg of lamb!
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Eye
Beautiful deep ruby color
Nose
A well-rounded taste, characterized by aromas of red berries
Palate
A full-bodied, rich palate with excellent balance. The finish is marked by powerful, well-rounded Saint-Estèphe tannins
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink from
2008
Apogee
2008
Drink before
2012
Food and Wine Pairings
Le compagnon idéal des gibiers, notamment à plumes : palombe ou perdreau rôtis, bécasse à la ficelle, faisan...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2017 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
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—before they acquired Léoville-Poyferré—this superb château, whose vineyard is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, is advised by Michel Rolland.
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 the 2004 vintage—this is a beautiful Saint-Estèphe with pronounced tannins on the finish but a full-bodied, rich, and spicy structure.”
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 very best 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. The most recent vintages demonstrate excellent consistency.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. DIDIER B. Published on January 23, 2015
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