【Feature】Chateau Croizet-Bages

Chateau Croizet-Bages, a great growth in the 1855 classification, takes its name from the Croizet brothers, who created the estate in the 17th century in the heart of the famous hamlet of Bages in Pauillac. The wine received special recognition at the 1878 and 1889 Universal Exhibitions, reflected in the gold medals featured on the label.

Monsieur Paul Quie clearly saw the potential of this great growth when he acquired the estate in 1942. He renovated the vineyard with dedication and patience. His son Jean-Michel, along with his grandchildren, continue his efforts, combining their experience with all the advantages of modern winemaking. 

Chateau Croizet-Bages is a generous, opulent, and expressive wine with a very powerful bouquet reminiscent of black fruits, spice, and cedar, acoompanied by a fine tannic texture on the palate. 

Alias Croizet-Bages, meaning « otherwise known » in Latin, comes mainly from the estate’s young vine population intended to produce the first wine in the years to come. Its blending may vary according to the latest planting and vintage effect. Displaying the subtle spirit of Pauillac, Alias Croizet-Bages offers the charm of a brilliant, gourmet and precise fruit. This second wine carries the estate wine characteristics beautifully; it expresses aromas of cherry and cedarwood on a gently mastered tannic frame. Vinified with the same care as the great wine, Alias Croizet-Bages is aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months. The delicate gilding of its label illustrates the property’s new facilities as a glimpse into the future of Château Croizet-Bages.

Area under vine 26 hectares

Production: 70,000 bottles

Soil: Deep gravel, gravelly sand

Grape Varieties: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Ageing: 18 months including 12-14 months in barrel (50-55% new)

Second Wine: Alias Croizet-Bages

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9, rue du Port de la Verrerie, 33250 Pauillac

Tel: +33 (0) 5 56 59 01 62

www.croizetbages.fr