Château Le Crock
Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois
Situation: Situated in Saint Estèphe between the classified growths of Château Cos d’Estournel and Château Montrose Surface: 32 hectares Soil: Gravels from the Garonne, with a clayey subsoil Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Petit Verdot 5% Average age of vines: 40 years old Harvest and Vinification: The grapes are picked up by hand in small baskets to ensure the quality of the harvest, and then are sorted out before getting into the winery. Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. Ageing: Ageing in oak barrels (renewed by third every year) during 12 to 18 months. Fined with egg white. Owner: CUVELIER Family Press review: • Guide Bettane & Desseauve : 15,5/20 • Jancis Robinson : 16/20 Back to the wines selection |