Chateau Le Crock Saint-Estephe 1999

Built in Saint-Estèphe by the Merman family at the beginning of the 19th century, the building stands out for its unique architecture in the Médoc, referenced in the regional heritage. Wine merchants in Lille since 1804, the Cuvelier family set foot in the Bordeaux vineyards by acquiring Château Le Crock in 1903.

Château Le Crock, formerly Cru de Bastérot-Ségur, appears in numerous classifications of the 18th and 19th centuries. . Let us quote for example, in 1776, the classification of the Intendance where the Cru de Bastérot is in second position in front of Phélan-Ségur and Cos d'Estournel. Later, it escapes the classification of 1855 which retained only 5 domains in Saint-Estèphe.

The recent history of the estate began in 1903 when the Cuveliers, buyers of great wines since 1804, acquired the vineyard and the château which quickly became a Premier Cru Bourgeois Supérieur. It was then the beginning of a large acquisition campaign for the Cuveliers, with in particular Léoville-Poyferré, Second Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien. Closer to home, since 1966, the estate has been awarded the title of Grand Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, which it still retains today.

The 32 hectares of vines occupy a gravel terroir typical of the Médoc with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The reasoned fight is in the spotlight, to produce healthy crops that respect the environment. In the cellar, we find Isabelle Davin who also vinifies in Léoville-Poyferré.

Perfect condition of conversation in gave at good temperature and protected from light

Award:

18/20 Jancis Robinson

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