Château Le Crock

Château Le Crock 2022

Resilience, the ability to regain one’s equilibrium after an exceptional event, is best illustrated by our vines. As the region endured a never-ending summer, the second hottest on record, they not only adapted, they did their best in the face of adversity to deliver a vintage of astonishing balance.

Signs of an early, sunny vintage began to emerge in winter, and the drought that continued throughout the summer ruled out any prospect of a bountiful harvest.

Our team’s expertise in viticulture was crucial in helping the vines through this new era.

The triumph of the vines is such that all the plots in the vineyard are destined for the Grand Vin!

Press

JebDunnuck.com Jeb Dunnuck : 93-95 "The 2022 Château Le Crock is absolutely brilliant and shows how strong the vintage is in the northern part of the Médoc. Pure black and blue fruits, graphite, lead pencil, and fresh earth all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a juicy spine of acidity and a great finish." 11.05.2023

matthewjukes.com Matthew Jukes : 17,5+ "This is an amazing Le Crock, and it appears to be situated on the perfect plot of land to maximise the concentration, ripeness and sunshine of this vintage while retaining enough minerality and moisture, as well as cool breezes, to stay in ideal balance. Deep purple in colour, thrillingly expressive and lifted on the palate, this is a vibrant, open and energetic wine with brilliant spiciness and croquante tannins such that the whole experience lasts for minutes on the finish. This is a stunning Le Crock, and while it tastes delicious already, it will age well, too." 15.05.2023

The Wine Doctor Chris Kissack : 94 "Rather like Léoville-Poyferré, the Cuvelier family’s flagship wine, Le Crock includes more Merlot than you might expectIt presents a dark, smoky and poised nose, laced with the aromas of toast, liquorice and blackcurrant. The palate is finely polished and correct, with a rich and focused core of dry and powdery fruit. Classically styled, polished, integrated, correct, the layers of toast, liquorice and black olive resting on a fine underpinning of high-quality tannins which really make this what it is. Very impressive." 14.01.2025

JebDunnuck.com Jeb Dunnuck : 94 "Due to the high quality of all the parcels, there's no second wine from Château Le Crock in 2022. The 2022 Château Le Crock is certainly no worse for it, revealing a beautiful purple hue as well as medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of ripe currants, violets, graphite, and black cherries, with a kiss of classic Saint-Estèphe damp earth. It's balanced and has ripe, building tannins and a great finish. It will keep for 20-25 years with ease."

Vinous Media Neal Martin : 91-93 "This is well-defined and focused on the nose. Understated at first, opening with blackberry, briar and pencil shavings aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, black pepper and graphite, taut and linear toward its almost Pauillac-like, certainly tannic finish." 24.05.2023

JamesSuckling.com James Suckling : 94 "A classic St.-Estephe that shows power, tension and a subtle mineral quality, with fresh, deep blue and black fruit. Tight, al dente and chalky, with a full body and a very long, tense finish. Impressive quality." 03.02.2025

Tasting advice

Ageing Potential

Renowned for their remarkable ageing potential, Saint-Estèphe wines evolve beautifully over time, gaining in roundness, finesse, and aromatic complexity. The 2022 vintage is no exception: it can be enjoyed in its youth but will also reveal its full richness after a few years in the cellar—or even decades for the most patient collectors.

When to Drink It?

This wine can be enjoyed immediately, already offering a wonderful balance, or aged to allow its aromas to develop gracefully over time.

Food & Wine Pairing

Revealing the uniqueness of its aromatic profile, this vintage pairs perfectly with tender pork belly, a vegetarian or vegan moussaka, or a smoked tuna steak.

And for an unforgettable sweet touch, why not indulge in a decadently smooth tiramisu?

Technical sheet

Blend

44% Cabernet Sauvignon
40% Merlot
11% Cabernet Franc
5% Petit Verdot

Soils

Garonnaises gravel, sandy-clay subsoil

Harvest Dates

From 8th to 29th September

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