2020 Château Le Crock

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Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Esthepe
Winery Château Le Crock
Vintage 2020
Grape Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
Content (Alc) 0.75 ltr (13%)
Drink window 2025 - 2038
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When it comes to value for money in Bordeaux, Château Le Crock is the answer. This winery from Saint-Estèphe knows how to deliver such high quality every year that the winery is not only known for its excellent wines, but also for the amazing price / quality. It is not for nothing that Château Le Crock is one of the very select wineries that managed to obtain the highest Cru Bourgeois 'Exceptionnel' status two years ago. Château Le Crock is owned by the Cuvelier family, who also own Château Léoville Poyferré and made with the same dedication.

The terroir is of high quality and lies between the big names such as Ch. Cos d'Estournel, Ch. Montrose and Ch. Haut Marbuzet. Château Le Crock has 32 hectares of vineyards on an exceptional terroir consisting of gravel, surface sand and clay. The advantages of these features are the ability to retain heat and provide a natural water reserve. The vineyard is spread over three different settlement areas and enjoys an exceptional richness and aromatic diversity. The proximity of the Gironde acts as a thermal regulator, avoiding too high a temperature.

The Chateau Le Crock is a blend of mainly cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot supplemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In the glass, the le Crock has a deep garnet-purple color and lively, open scents of crushed black currants, red currant jelly and beaten black currants with hints of mossy bark and pencil. The medium-bodied flavor delivers a good amount of crunchy black fruit with a slightly chewy texture and a refreshing finish. From the start, the fruit is ripe and soft, the tannins are extremely fine for a St Estèphe. What a pleasure to taste this. The cabernets sauvignons reach an absolute peak here in ripeness, energy and subtlety! The aftertaste is also very long and lasting. No wonder this cru was awarded the title of "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel" last year!

Vineyard for 2020 Château Le Crock

Château Le Crock Saint Estèphe is located exactly between Château Cos d'Estournel and Château Montrose. It was already a well-known château in the 18th and 19th centuries, then under the name Bastérot-Ségur. In 1776 it was classified as the second cru of Saint Estèphe. In 1804, the winery received the title of Premier Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. To this day, it has been classified as Cru Bourgeois. The modern history of the château begins in 1903. In that year the old Bordeaux family Cuvelier buys the Château. This family owns several wine estates. They are best known for their activities at Château Léoville-Poyferré, the crown jewel of the Cuvelier family. This also means that the same oenology team is responsible for winemaking here. Michel Rolland was hired as an advisor in 1995. He is one of the best oenologists in Bordeaux. The 33 hectares of vineyards are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petit Verdot (5%). The terroir is identical to that of their world-famous neighbors. Much has been invested in the cellars and vineyards in recent years, which has resulted in a significant improvement in the quality of the wines. (“This vineyard, owned by Didier Cuvelier, the proprietor of Leoville-Poyferre, is finally coming to life.” -Robert Parker) Château Le Crock is one of the most beautiful, almost fairytale-like châteaus in Bordeaux, and has a very impressive building .

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Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Esthepe
Winery Château Le Crock
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2038
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion En Primeur
Parker rating 91
James Suckling rating 93
Tasting Profiles Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Tannines
Drink moments Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard
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