Castle Croizet-Bages - Pauillac 2012

Wine Advocate

88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015

Jamessuckling.com

91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

Blueberry, mineral and dried flower character follow through to a full body, chewy tannins and a rich finish. Structured and chewy. Well done for the year. Needs two or three years to soften. Better in 2017.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

the12/11/2014

Lovely meaty, savoury aroma, lightly spiced. More herbaceous on the palate but an interesting and attractive whole. Leafy and gentle tannic finish. Very fresh

at the end. (JH)13% Drink 2020-2032

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

the10/23/2014

Lovely meaty, savoury aroma, lightly spiced. More herbaceous on the palate but an interesting and attractive whole. Leafy and gentle tannic finish. Very fresh at the end. (JH) 2020-2032

Le Point

14,5-15 / 100

byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013

Fruits noirs, bouche ronde, assez serrée, du volume, les tanins sont serrés en finale. O= 2017 G= 13 ans.

Asian Palate

86 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe5/15/2013

Very juicy, plummy red with plush tannins and freshness. Medium weight, wonderful to enjoy with balance and grace. Well made wine.

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2013

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the Croizet-Bages has a a light tertiary nose that needs to demonstrate more fruit intensity. The palate is better with blackberry, strawberry and pencil lead notes, finer tannins that I have encountered in recent years, although there is still a sense of conservatism on the finish. Tasted April 2013.

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe5/1/2013

This finely fruit wine is packed with black fruit accented by spice and wood flavors. Solid tannins and bright layers of acidity make this wine so typical of the vintage.

My Bettane + Desseauve

16,5 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/1/2013

Complet, épicé, tabac, charnu, étoffé, finale large, excellent!

Wine Spectator

84-87 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/30/2013

The soft, lightly mulled plum and cherry fruit is coated with dusty tannins and a lightly woodsy whiff. Slightly drying on the finish. —J.M.

matthewjukes.com

15.5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/30/2013

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/26/2013

The 2012 Croizet Bages is a soft, fruity, charming effort as this chateau obviously went for light extraction for fear of pulling out too much astringent tannin and producing a sharp, hard wine. The result is a pretty wine with attractive elegance, good purity and an accessible, consumer friendly style offering plenty of dark fruits along with hints of bay leaf and earth. It should drink well for 10-12 years.
Drink: 2013 - 2025

Jean-Marc QUARIN

14,75 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/25/2013

Couleur sombre de bonne intensité. Nez fruité et mûr. Bouche suave, très fruitée, juteuse et agréable de longueur moyenne. Ce cru est en progrès et son profil plus mûr.

My Bettane + Desseauve

16,5 / 20

the4/25/2013

Complet, épicé, déjà tabac, charnu, étoffé, finale large, excellent !

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/24/2013

Drink 2025-2040
Dark purple with a pale rim. Very floral nose and then quite dry and tough. Embryonic. Should get there eventually. (points 16.5+)

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/22/2013

Good expression of Cabernet fruit, some spice and quite elegant and continues the great improvement of this wine in recent years. 16.5/20pts ( 88/100pts)
Drink: 2016 - 2025