2019 Chateau Croizet-bages

 42,95

The 2019 Château Croizet-Bages is a remarkable Bordeaux wine, showcasing the elegance and complexity of the Pauillac region. With rich, dark fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a touch of oak, it is a wine that speaks of its prestigious terroir. Perfect for aging, this vintage promises to reward collectors and connoisseurs alike.

Beschrijving
Château Branas Grand Poujeaux

Situated in the esteemed Saint-Émilion appellation, Château Haut-Brisson has been producing exceptional wines since the 19th century. The 2018 vintage is a testament to the estate's commitment to quality and tradition. Composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine is aged for 15 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, imparting complexity and structure. The result is a wine with a deep garnet hue, exuding aromas of ripe black fruits, licorice, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied profile with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish that hints at cocoa and spice. This vintage is poised for aging, promising further development and refinement over the next decade.

Proefnotities

Appearance: Deep ruby with hints of purple at the rim.

Nose: Intense aromas of blackberries, black currants, dark cherries, and subtle floral notes, with underlying hints of tobacco, spice, and a touch of vanilla from oak aging.

Palate: Full-bodied with velvety tannins, balanced acidity, and complex flavors of ripe fruit, licorice, and mocha. The finish is long and smooth with lingering notes of dark chocolate and spices.

Overall: A beautifully structured wine that combines power and finesse, making it an excellent choice for both immediate drinking and long-term aging.

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Prijzen & erkenningen

94 Points – James Suckling: "This is a very powerful and structured Haut-Brisson, showing incredible depth and richness. Full-bodied and layered with incredible depth and purity."

93 Points – Jeb Dunnuck: "This rich, medium to full-bodied Saint-Émilion offers a nicely layered and beautifully balanced style as well as complex notes of blue and black fruits, spice box, blood orange, and violets."

91 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The full-bodied palate is chock-full of spicy black fruit preserves, framed by soft tannins and a racy backbone of freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note."

Persoonlijk bericht
ChâteauChâteau Croizet-bages
LandFrankrijk
regionBordeaux
grape-varietiescabernet franc, merlot, petit verdot
vintage2020
appellationPauillac
Size0,750 L
alcohol14,5 %
Order volume12 bottles, 3 bottles, 6 bottles
SmaakprofielAards
WijntypeRood
Over Château Croizet-bages

Château Croizet-Bages was established in the 17th century by the Croizet brothers, prominent figures in the Médoc region. The estate gained recognition during the 19th-century Universal Exhibitions, earning medals that are still featured on its labels today. In 1942, Paul Quié, a Parisian wine merchant, acquired the property and initiated significant improvements. Today, the estate is managed by his descendants, Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe Quié, who continue to uphold the family's legacy of quality winemaking.

Fun Facts:

  • The estate's name, "Croizet-Bages," originates from the village of Bages in Pauillac, where the brothers founded the winery.
  • The label proudly displays medals from the 1878 and 1889 Universal Exhibitions, highlighting the wine's historical acclaim.
  • The Quié family has been at the helm since 1942, with each generation contributing to the estate's evolution.

 

Appellatie
Saint-Estèphe
Saint-Estèphe is de meest noordelijke van de vier grote gemeentelijke appellaties in de Haut-Médoc en staat bekend om zijn krachtige, gestructureerde en robuuste rode wijnen. Het terroir is uniek, bestaande uit terrassen met grote kiezels vermengd met zand en een klei-rijke ondergrond.
Deze bodems zorgen voor een uitstekende natuurlijke drainage, terwijl de klei water vasthoudt tijdens droge periodes, wat de wijnstokken ten goede komt. Door de nabijheid van de Gironde-rivier profiteren de wijngaarden van verkoelende briesjes, wat extreme temperaturen tempert en de frisheid en zuurgraad in de druiven behoudt. Wijnen uit Saint-Estèphe, zoals Montrose, staan bekend om hun vermogen om prachtig te ouderen.
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