Château Croizet-Bages : 샤토 크루아제-바쥐

 

Château Croizet-Bages is a notable wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation within the Bordeaux region of France. While it is not classified in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the estate is highly regarded for the quality of its wines.

Owned by the Cazes family, who also owns Château Lynch-Bages, Château Croizet-Bages benefits from their extensive experience and commitment to producing exceptional wines. The vineyards of Croizt-Bages are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, reflecting the classic Bordeaux blend.

The wines of Château Croizet-Bages are known for their balance, complexity, and aging potential. They often showcase flavors of dark fruits, cassis, cedar, and spices, with refined tannins and a long, elegant finish. While not as widely recognized as some of the Classified Growths, Croizet-Bages consistently delivers wines of high quality and character.

Visitors to Château Croizet-Bages can enjoy tours of the vineyards and cellars, as well as tastings of the estate's wines. It's an opportunity to experience the unique terroir of Pauillac and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into each bottle of Croizet-Bages wine.






The finesse of a generous and fresh Pauillac
A vintage remarkable in many ways, 2018 will undoubtedly be included in the history of great years at the Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, located on the left bank of Bordeaux - Château Croizet-Bages.

The heavy rainfall of spring brought with it an exceptional pressure from mildew, made even worse by storms. The beautiful sunny and dry summer that arrived in July resulted in water stress for the vines. Despite all these challenges, the fruit was able to ripen beautifully and the harvest yielded fruit that foreshadowed a fantastic wine from early on.

A fantastic vintage, the Château Croizet-Bages 2018 can be compared to some other spectacular vintages, evoking the richness of the 2009 and the power of the 2016. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (50%), the Château Croizet -Bages 2018 reflects the identity of the great terroir of Pauillac.

At the tasting, the Château Croizet-Bages 2018 presents a dark purple colour. The intense and expressive nose opens with generous aromas of crushed red berries and cherries, evolving aromas of dried tobacco leaf. Mineral graphite notes of pencil lead contribute to the signature style of this Pauillac wine. Juicy, generous and powerful, the wine wraps the palate with its ample and full-bodied texture, structured by tannins with a beautiful grain. The finish is very persistent and fresh. A red grand vin from Pauillac promising a beautiful evolution over the years to come.