2017 - Chateau Le Crock
2017 - Chateau Le Crock

Château Le Crock

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Château Le Crock 2017

In 2017, once again, the Gironde estuary fully played its role as thermal regulator and thus protected our vineyards. Indeed, in April, thanks to its ideal geographical location, the terroir of Saint-Estèphe was spared from the frost that has so harshly marked the spirits of French winemakers. At Chateau Le Crock, we will remember the precocity of this vintage following on from the beautiful weather conditions in May and June.

The lack of rainfall was made up during the summer, offering excellent maturity of the grapes in the end ! The fatality of the number 7 is not verified in 2017…

Press

Vinous Media Antonio Galloni : 89 "The 2017 Le Crock is plump and juicy, but very much in the mid-weight style that is typical of so many northern Médoc wines in 2017. Sweet red cherry, red plum, blood orange and floral overtones give the wine its bright, lifted personality." 11.03.2020
Wine Spectator James Molesworth : 89 "Features a good beam of dark cherry and plum fruit, laced liberally with mocha-accented toast. This manages to pull up tobacco and iron notes typical of the appellation in the end." 31.03.2020
The Wine Doctor Chris Kissack : 90 "An estate run very successfully by the Cuvelier family, so it is no surprise that this is a success. It starts off with a reserved, gently polished and fragrant nose of blackcurrant fruits with a gentle vanilla dusting. The palate feels more convincing than most wines at this level in this vintage, with a broad sense of substance, wrapped around a ripe and elegantly integrated structure. Medium-bodied, charming, with a little grip in the finish and length, this will be ready for drinking in just a few years, but there will at least be some real pleasure here." 30.10.2019

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 will enhance the flavours of spelt risotto, an "oeuf parfait" with Médoc mushroom emulsion, and a duck fillet braised in château wine, creating an exquisite harmony.






2017 - Chateau Le Crock

Technical sheet

Blend
52% Cabernet Sauvignon
34% Merlot
8% Cabernet Franc
6% Petit Verdot
Soils
Garonnaises gravel, sandy-clay subsoil
Harvest Dates
From 20th September to 4th October 2017

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