Château Croizet-Bages 2015, Pauillac 5° Cru Classé - Parker 86-88
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Château Croizet-Bages 2015
Appellation: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Fifth Grand Cru Classé (1855)
Ownership: Quié family
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon predominant, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2015
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby red, brilliant.
Nose: Expressive and fruity. Aromas of red and black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry), floral notes (violet), sweet spices (pepper, liquorice), hints of vanilla and cedar from the ageing process.
Palate: Clean, silky attack. Tannins are present but well integrated, providing a solid structure. Dense and well-balanced mid-palate, revealing bright fruit and lovely freshness. Long finish, with spicy and slightly woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 91/100
- Vinous (Neal Martin): 90/100
- James Suckling: 92/100
Suggested pairings
Pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats (rib steak, fillet of beef), roast lamb (leg, loin) or braised lamb, roast poultry (guinea fowl, duck) and game birds (pheasant, partridge). Also good with richly flavoured stews (boeuf bourguignon, daube provençale) and ripened hard cheeses (Comté vieux, Parmesan) or slightly blue-veined cheeses (Fourme d'Ambert, Bleu d'Auvergne).
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 41%, Cabernet Franc 4% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Croizet-Bages, 9 rue du Port de la Verrerie, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille à la Propriété |
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