Croizet Bages - Pauillac 2021

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

par Jeb Dunnuck le 04/04/2024

The 2021 Château Croizet-Bages has lots to like, with some classic Pauillac spice, tobacco, and lead pencil notes in a medium-bodied, rounded, nicely textured profile. I like its tannins, it has good purity, and it's just a complete, charming, balanced 2021 that will evolve of 15-20 years.

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 02/04/2024

The 2021 Croizet-Bages shows off the more understated side of Pauillac to great effect. Crushed flowers, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco open first in the bouquet. Perfumed and light on its feet, with understated persistence, the 2021 is super-classy. Bright

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2024

The 2021 Croizet-Bages shows off the more understated side of Pauillac to great effect. Crushed flowers, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco open first in the bouquet. Perfumed and light on its feet, with understated persistence, the 2021 is super-classy. Bright, red-toned fruit, mint, spice and incense linger on the delicate, articulate finish. This is just beautiful.

Wine Advocate

87

par William Kelley le 22/02/2024

The 2021 Croizet-Bages exhibits notes of plums and cassis, followed by a medium-bodied, youthfully firm and compact palate that doesn't show the charm it revealed en primeur.

Jamessuckling.com

91

par James Suckling le 22/02/2024

Hazelnut chocolate, berries, red plums and sweet baking spices. Quite fluid and elegant on the palate with a medium body and some tight but fine-grained tannins. Not a year for much concentration but there is good length and finesse at the end. Drink or hold.

matthewjukes.com

16

par Matthew Jukes le 02/08/2022

I am always rather disappointed by this wine, but I am pleased to report that the 2021 is a qualified success. Riper, solid, ‘tastes-like-Pauillac’ and not over-extracted or green, this is a perfectly reasonable wine, and it has enough of an engine to develop further and soften in time. 16

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

par James Suckling le 08/06/2022

Some firm tannins and focus to this wine, with blackcurrant and spice character. Medium body. Lightly chewy finish.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91

par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

The 2021 Château Croizet-Bages has lots to like, with some classic Pauillac spice, tobacco, and lead pencil notes in a medium-bodied, rounded, nicely textured profile. I like its tannins, it has good purity, and it's just a complete, charming, balanced 2021 that will evolve of 15-20 years.

The Vintage Journal

92-93

par Andrew Caillard MW le 17/05/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Inky chinotto black cherry aromas with cedar notes. Concentrated, smooth and sweet fruited with black cherry cassis fruits, fine velvety textures, some savoury vanilla toasty notes and fresh mineral acidity. Finishes chalky firm and long. 66% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 1% petit verdot. 12 months in around 50–55% new French oak. 13% alc

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90

par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

Medium-bodied, soft, fresh, vibrant and forward, with a core of red currants, tobacco, cedar and peppery spices, the wine is going to be easy to enjoy on release for its fresh crisp red fruit character. Drink from 2023-2037. 88-90

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

90

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Vinous

88-90

par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Croizet-Bages has a light cedar and violet bouquet. There is no greenness here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity and graphite-tinged red fruit. I confess to having low expectations on approaching this, but you know, I think it’s a well-made Pauillac that should offer drinking pleasure over the next 8–12 years.

Vinous

90-92

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Croizet-Bages is deep, fleshy and super-expressive. Dark red cherry, blood orange, chocolate and spice infuse the 2021 with lovey complexity to match its supple, understated personality. This mid-weight Pauillac has a ton to offer.

vvwine

89-91

par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Mittleres Rubin. Duftige Nase nach reifen Beeren, Kräutern, floralen Aromen und etwas Zedernholz. Im Gaumen weich im Auftakt, süsse Frucht, feinkörniges, nicht übermässig starkes Tannin, der Wein zeigt Balance und im Abgang eine mittlere Länge, endet auf Süssholz und schwarze Kirschen. 2025-2038 (Verkostet im April 2022. UGCB)

Anthocyanes

92-94

par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Nez très classique mais frais et gourmand grâce à des notes de fruits noirs, d'épices, de cassis et de violette. Juteux, frais, bien en place. Dans ce millésime si particulier, c'est une réussite. Bravo !

Wine Advocate

87-88

par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

The 2021 Croizet-Bages delivers aromas of cassis, plums and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, seamless and charming wine that's lively and nicely balanced, even if it's lacking a little persistence.