Château Le Crock

Château Le Crock 2021

Following three particularly hot vintages, Nature reminded us in 2021 that it was indeed she who set the tone, showing more of an oceanic side. Throughout the year, our teams had to be patient and courageous in the face of unpredictable weather conditions. Thankfully, relief was on the way with dry, sunny conditions at the end of August, encouraging ripeness and leading to the most gratifying of rewards on September 27^th, the first day of the harvest!

Château Le Crock 2021 reveals a remarkable aromatic palette of red fruits with wild strawberries. Its timeless style, though less exuberant, recaptures the freshness and charm of the Saint-Estèphe of yesteryear.

Press

The Wine Cellar Insider Jeff Leve : 91 "Blackberries, flowers, cherries, spice, smoke, licorice, and black raspberries get the bouquet going. The palate is fresh, forward, soft, generous and medium-bodied with layers of sweet, ripe, spicy red fruits and a nice bite of savory-edged Cabernet in the polished finish. This will be simply delicious on release." 08.03.2024

Vinous Media Antonio Galloni : 92 The 2021 Le Crock is bright and nicely focused, which is to say: very much in the style of the year. Vibrant acids lift a core of red-toned fruit. Cedar, tobacco, scorched earth and grilled herbs develop in the glass, adding layers of nuance and character. 28.02.2024

Decanter Georgina Hindle : 93 "Almost a ginger tone to the nose, it's so fresh: chinese spices, raspberry and violets. Super-tannic and youthful, high toned and a little bit austere, coating the mouth with fine but grippy texture. The fruit is rich and there is a nice seductive side to it, perfumed and so deep, it really settles on the mid-palate, giving you so much fragrance and flavour. Juicy and alive, refreshing but with quite a serious core. Greath menthol ending. A lovely Saint Emilion, clearly still a baby that will need to grow over ageing but lovely initial elements and balanced all the way through to a long finish." 17.05.2022

Tasting advice

AGING TIME

The wines of Saint-Estèphe, known for their excellent aging potential, gain roundness and finesse over the years.
It is recommended to let them age from a few years to several decades.

WHEN TO DRINK ?

From 2023
With 10 years of cellaring potential ahead, this is also an accessible vintage to enjoy now.

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Unveiling its unique character, it complements a variety of dishes including pork ventrèche, vegetarian or vegan moussaka, and smoked red tuna steak. And to end on a high note, how about a tiramisu?

Technical sheet

Assemblage

58% Cabernet Sauvignon
26% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc
6% Petit Verdot

Sols

Garonnaises gravel, sandy-clay subsoil

Dates des vendanges

From 27th September to 8th October

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