2016 Chateau Croizet-Bages - 5eme Grand Cru Classe Pauillac

Decanter.com – 92 pts – JA: *Again, this is a vintage where Croizet Bages has inched forward in quality - it's noticeable and should be congratulated, because it remains great value as far as classified Pauillacs go. This needs time in the glass to open up as it has an extremely rich tannic structure. It's masculine in style; a hefty, good quality, savoury character that builds extremely slowly and surely in a confident way. Matured in 50% new oak. Eric Boissenot consults.* - 10/2018

Falstaff Magazin - 91pts - PM: *Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, dezente Randaufhellung, zarte Dörrobstnuancen, tabakig, ein Hauch von Kräuterwürze. Mittlerer Körper, zart nach reifen Pflaumen, präsente, etwas fordernde Tannine, dunkler Nougat im Abgang, etwas rustikal.* - 05/2017

Vinum Magazin - 16/20pts: *Eine Spur reduktiv; von kompakter, herber Art, kräftiges Tannin bei mittlerer Länge.* - 05/2019

JamesSuckling.com - (92-93)pts - JS: *Lots of blackcurrant and hot-stone character on the nose. Full and tannic with a chewy finish. Shows structure. Very well done.* - 04/2017

Vinous.com – 89 pts – AG: *The 2016 Croizet-Bages is a very pretty and expressive Pauillac to drink now and over the next handful of years. Sweet red cherry and plum fruit are nicely lifted by bright floral and citrus overtones. The 2016 is perhaps a touch straightforward, but it is delicious just the same.* - 12/2018

Vinous.com – 90 pts – NM: *The 2016 Croizet-Bages has an open and engaging bouquet, a mélange of red and black fruit laced with cedar and subtle mint aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins matched with a fine bead of acidity. It displays a tad more “rondeur” than its peers thanks to some expressive Merlot and fans out on the finish. A Croizet-Bages that “leaves the customer satisfied.* - 01/2020