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Description
Built in Saint-Estèphe by the Merman family at the beginning of the 19th century, Château le Crock is surrounded by vineyards and a 6 hectares park. It is is situated directly between Chateau Cos d’Estournel and Chateau Montrose in Saint-Estephe. In 1903, with the acquisition by the Cuvelier family, the Château reached 32 hectares and developed their second wine: La Croix St-Estèphe.
Today, the vineyards of Chateau Le Crock are planted to 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, which have an average age of 37 years. The vines are planted to Garonne gravel over typical Saint-Estèphe clay-limestone. The wine is then aged for 12 months in barrels before bottling.
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Taste
Very expressive upon opening, the wine reveals classic aromas of blackberry, spices, tar, licorice and crushed stones. Representative of Saint-Estèphe, Chateau La Croix is beautifully balanced, fresh and fruity which make it wonderfully approachable in its early years, but also lends itself well to a few short years in the cellar.
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Cellaring Potential
Enjoy now or cellar for 5+ years.
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Food Matching
Meats in sauce, rib of beef, ripened hard cheeses such as Comté or Gouda.
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