Château Le Crock

Château Le Crock 2016

Press

Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson : 93 "Medium ruby in colour, with firm consistency from rim to core, still young and vibrant. As it opens; the black cherry, damson and cherry pit flvours give way to softer waves of tobacco anc crushed rocks. Still full of tannic power but the light is beginning to seep through." 20.10.2022

JamesSuckling.com James Suckling : 93 "Here Here’s a Saint.-Estèphe that’s both succulent and well structured. Great black fruit with savory complexity and beautifully integrated, toasty oak. The dryness and freshness at the finish pull you back to the glass for more. Drink or hold." 04.02.2019

JebDunnuck.com Jeb Dunnuck : 90 "From a notable Cru Bourgeois estate in Saint-Estephe that’s managed by the team at Léoville Poyferré. This rich, chewy, character-filled effort offers notes of jammy blackberries and meaty blackcurrants as well as notes of tobacco and cedar, medium to full body, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. Give it a few years and enjoy over the following 15-20 years." 04.03.2019

Tasting advice

Ageing potential

Renowned for their remarkable ageing potential, Saint-Estèphe wines evolve beautifully over time, gaining in roundness, finesse, and aromatic complexity. These characterful wines flourish in the cellar, whether for a few years or several decades, gradually revealing their full depth.

When to drink it?

This wine can be enjoyed immediately, already displaying wonderful harmony, or it can be cellared to allow its aromas to reach their full potential over time.

Food & Wine Pairing

This wine delicately accompanies duck breast, served with a salsify gratin or a leek and Beaufort tartlet. For dessert, a hazelnut opera adds an original touch.

Technical sheet

Blend

46% Merlot
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
8% Cabernet Franc
6% Petit Verdot

Soils

Garonnaises gravel, sandy-clay subsoil

Harvest Dates

From 6th to 19th October 2016

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