Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

Name: Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC - Vinumlector
SKU: FR0465

The origin of the name Château Croizet-Bages dates back to the 17th century when the Croizet brothers, an emblematic dynasty of the Médoc landscape, founded this estate in the heart of the Pauillac appellation.

Pauillacais by nature, the wines of Château Croizet-Bages are sunny and generous.

To perfect the most delicate blends, Merlot, harvested relatively early, brings roundness to the grand vin. With notes of candied cherry, it expresses all the purity of a crisp and charming fruit. Petit Verdot, present in a tiny quantity and not every vintage, lends its vibrant color to the wine. The backbone of the grand vin, Cabernet Sauvignon, contributes a long, aromatic power that will reveal itself after a few years of aging. With notes of black fruit and cedar, the tannic structure reveals richness, breadth, and generosity.

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VARIETALS
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2016

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SKU: FR0465

Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac Grand Cru Classé AOC

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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Dark ruby color.

NOSE
A traditional, highly expressive Pauillac bouquet combining dark currants, cedar wood, pencil lead graphite, tobacco, and subtle vanilla spice.

PALATE
Balanced and medium-bodied with an approachable, smooth entry. The mid-palate offers juicy black fruit layered with fine grained, firm tannins and a savory, saline mineral character.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels, utilizing 50% new oak.

PAIRING
This Pauillac complements roasted red meats, classic garlic-and-rosemary roasted lamb, duck breast reductions, and hard cheeses like aged Comté.

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