CHATEAU CROIZET BAGES 2022 – Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé

Beautiful concentration and density on the nose, with fairly present roasted aromes (roasted
cherry, a touch of roasted meat in the background and roasted bouquet garni), the roasted
notes disappear after aeration and are complemented by juicy and tangy fruits (dominance
of blackcurrant, morello cherry, bigarreau, juicy red currant), then a touch of sappy and pine
bark, sweet menthol spices (liquorice, cardamom, star anise, a hint of vanilla), dark chocolate and tangy cocoa nibs in the background, then violet, wild rose, with a hint of mint and integrated blackcurrant bud, as well as toasted hazelnut. Beautiful juiciness, the palate is airy, enveloping and mainly fruity. We first smell the flavors of morello cherry, bigarreau cherry, blackcurrant, crushed raspberry, redcurrant, wild strawberry, as well as minty spiciness (liquorice, cardamom, vanilla in the background), a fragrant and airy floral bouquet (violet, wild rose). We also find mentholated touches of pine sap and pine bark, the tanginess of cocoa nibs and bird cherry. The finish is long, slender. A fresh and accessible wine.