Chateau Le Crock 2000 75cl

The Château Le Crock 2000 (75cl), a red wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux:

General characteristics

Name: Château Le Crock

Vintage: 2000

Appellation: Saint-Estèphe (Bordeaux)

Classification: Cru Bourgeois

Color: Red

Volume: 75cl

Type: Age-worthy wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon: 53%

Merlot: 33%

Cabernet Franc: 9%

Petit Verdot: 5%

Terroir & Vinification

Soil: Gravel and sand on the surface, clay at depth

Harvest: Manual, with berry sorting

Vinification: Stainless steel and concrete vats

Aging: In French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months

Aromatic profile

Appearance: Dark ruby

Nose: Black fruits, vanilla, woody notes

Palate: Solid structure, elegant tannins, aromas of ripe almost candied fruits1

Food and wine pairings

Grilled red meats

Game

Aged hard cheeses (e.g.: Comté, Gouda)

Aging & Service

Aging: Up to 20 years

Serving temperature: 17–18°C