Ch. Le Crock 2022 Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel METHODChampenoise

METHODChampenoise

is made by Didier Cuvelier from 'super-second growth' Ch Leoville Poyferré in Saint Julien but is a fraction of the cost

makes for a wine that seems like Chardonnay

30% Corvinone

Redcurrants and ripe cherries on soft velvet

Ch. Le Crock 2022 Saint Estephe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel METHODChampenoiseUnder the radar estate that's sandwiched between heavyweight Second Growths Chteau Montrose and Chteau Cos dEstournel, is made by Didier Cuvelier from 'super second growth' Ch Leoville Poyferr in Saint Julien but is a fraction of the cost. Ripe sweet black fruit aromas, plus dusty oak. V good ripeness on palate, svelte medium+ body. Nice balance, long and fine finish France ABV 14. 0% Bordeaux 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. 40% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 5%