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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | , , , Petit Verdot |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2040 |
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When it comes to value for money in Bordeaux, you will quickly come to Château Le Crock. This winery from Saint-Estèphe manages to deliver such high quality every year that the winery is not only known for its excellent wines, but also for its incredible price/quality. It is not without reason that Château Le Crock is one of the very select wineries that achieved 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 was created with the same dedication.
The terroir is of high quality and is located among 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 benefits 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 exceptional richness and aromatic diversity. The proximity to the Gironde acts as a thermal regulator, avoiding excessive temperatures.
The Chateau Le Crock is a blend composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, supplemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In the glass, the le Crock has a deep garnet purple color and vibrant, open scents of crushed blackcurrants, redcurrant jelly and crushed blackcurrants with hints of mossy tree bark and pencil. The medium-bodied flavor delivers a good amount of crunchy black fruit with a slightly chewy texture and a refreshing finish. The fruit is ripe and soft from the start, the tannins are extremely fine for a St Estèphe. What a pleasure to taste this. The Cabernets Sauvignons reach an absolute high point here in ripeness, energy and subtlety! The aftertaste is also very long and lasting. No wonder this cru was awarded the title "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel" last year!
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Winery | Chateau Le Crock |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard |
The 2021 Le Crock offers up aromas of sweet berries, plums and cherries mingled with hints of rose petal, tobacco leaf and pencil shavings. Medium-bodied, ample and charming, it's a supple, open wine with a pretty core of fruit and melting tannins, concluding with a penetrating finish. Unusually, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend at fully 58%, with Merlot down to a mere 25%. It's a solid effort from the Cuvelier family, proprietors of Léoville-Poyferré. Tasted three times.
Published: Apr 29, 2022
2020 le Crock
Rating
(89 - 91)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2025 - 2038
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
20th May 2021
Source
May 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
The deep garnet-purple colored 2020 le Crock comes skipping out of the glass with carefree scents of fresh blackberries, black raspberries and redcurrant jelly, with touches of dried Provence herbs and Sichuan pepper. The medium-bodied palate has appealing energy and freshness with a fine-grained frame supporting the taut black fruit, finishing with an herbal lift.
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2021 Le Crock
(90-92)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2036
From: 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: Back to Classicism (May 2022)
The 2021 Le Crock is a very pretty, vibrant Saint-Estèphe. Crushed red berry fruit, wild flowers, mint, spice and blood orange are all laced together. Bright acids and lifted floral notes perk up the finish. In 2021, Le Crock is a touch lithe, but that is not at all a critique. This mid-weight Saint-Estèphe is a real charmer.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2022
2020 Le Crock
93
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Bordeaux 2020: Saving the Best for Last (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estèphe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2022
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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 .
When it comes to value for money in Bordeaux, you will quickly come to Château Le Crock. This winery from Saint-Estèphe manages to deliver such high quality every year that the winery is not only known for its excellent wines, but also for its incredible price/quality. It is not without reason that Château Le Crock is one of the very select wineries that achieved 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 was created with the same dedication.
The terroir is of high quality and is located among 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 benefits 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 exceptional richness and aromatic diversity. The proximity to the Gironde acts as a thermal regulator, avoiding excessive temperatures.
The Chateau Le Crock is a blend composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, supplemented with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. In the glass, the le Crock has a deep garnet purple color and vibrant, open scents of crushed blackcurrants, redcurrant jelly and crushed blackcurrants with hints of mossy tree bark and pencil. The medium-bodied flavor delivers a good amount of crunchy black fruit with a slightly chewy texture and a refreshing finish. The fruit is ripe and soft from the start, the tannins are extremely fine for a St Estèphe. What a pleasure to taste this. The Cabernets Sauvignons reach an absolute high point here in ripeness, energy and subtlety! The aftertaste is also very long and lasting. No wonder this cru was awarded the title "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel" last year!
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Winery | Chateau Le Crock |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard |
The 2021 Le Crock offers up aromas of sweet berries, plums and cherries mingled with hints of rose petal, tobacco leaf and pencil shavings. Medium-bodied, ample and charming, it's a supple, open wine with a pretty core of fruit and melting tannins, concluding with a penetrating finish. Unusually, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend at fully 58%, with Merlot down to a mere 25%. It's a solid effort from the Cuvelier family, proprietors of Léoville-Poyferré. Tasted three times.
Published: Apr 29, 2022
2020 le Crock
Rating
(89 - 91)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2025 - 2038
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
20th May 2021
Source
May 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
The deep garnet-purple colored 2020 le Crock comes skipping out of the glass with carefree scents of fresh blackberries, black raspberries and redcurrant jelly, with touches of dried Provence herbs and Sichuan pepper. The medium-bodied palate has appealing energy and freshness with a fine-grained frame supporting the taut black fruit, finishing with an herbal lift.
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2021 Le Crock
(90-92)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2036
From: 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: Back to Classicism (May 2022)
The 2021 Le Crock is a very pretty, vibrant Saint-Estèphe. Crushed red berry fruit, wild flowers, mint, spice and blood orange are all laced together. Bright acids and lifted floral notes perk up the finish. In 2021, Le Crock is a touch lithe, but that is not at all a critique. This mid-weight Saint-Estèphe is a real charmer.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2022
2020 Le Crock
93
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Bordeaux 2020: Saving the Best for Last (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estèphe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2022
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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 .
