2010 Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Medium bodied, light in style, focused on red plum and cranberry fruits, the wine is on the bright, fresh, crisp side. The nose is more interesting with its blackberry, earth and tobacco notes. Produced from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Medium bodied, light in style, focused on red plum and cranberry fruits, the wine is on the bright, fresh, crisp side. The nose is more interesting with its blackberry, earth and tobacco notes. Produced from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

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When to Drink Chateau Croizet Bages, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Croizet Bages can be enjoyed on the young side with a few hours of air. I think the wine is usually better with 5-10 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. In the best vintages, the wine will be at its best between 8-17 years of age after the vintage.

Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-3 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Serving Chateau Croizet Bages with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Croizet Bages is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Croizet Bages is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Croizet Bages is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta and a myriad of hard and soft cheeses.

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