Château Le Crock

Saint-Estèphe

2023

Blend

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

Wine designation

Château Le Cork, Red, 2023
Category: Saint-Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Bordeaux.

Food pairing

It goes well with a variety of dishes, such as pork belly, vegetarian or vegan moussaka, or a slice of smoked red tuna and with Tiramisu.

Data sheet

Château Le Crock

Saint-Estèphe

2023

Tasting notes

Red fruits, with good volume and concentration. Tannins are well-integrated with excellent length that give this wine it’s beautifully structured complexity.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 32 hectares

Soil composition: Garonne gravel, sandy-clay subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: First vintage with optical sorting machine and brand new de-stemmer.

Maceration technique: Maceration temperature maintained at 26°C.

Aging: Oak Barrels

12 to 15 months 30% new each year, and clay amphorae.

Type of oak: French

Winemaker: Yoann Lavigne

Consulting œnologist: Isabelle Davin

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Established by the Poyferré family following the last Marquis de Las Cases, when the Léoville estate was split becoming three different properties. Classified as a second growth in 1855. The estate was taken over by the Cuvelier family in 1920, who modernized the estate. Currently managed by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Aware of the challenges of the future, we are continuing our environmental efforts to make the most of the exceptional terroirs in which our vines flourish. For the third year running, the vineyard continues its successful transition to organic farming. Exclusive use of natural products to help the plant defend itself against climatic hazards. HVE3 accreditation since the 2017 vintage.