2008 Château Croizet-Bages Pauillac Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2008
Château Croizet-Bages (Pauillac)
Better on the nose, with its cedar, tobacco, and sharp, red berry profile, than on the palate. Medium bodied, with a bright, crisp, red fruit character, the wine manages to be strict and short. This is what my old school British friends would have called four square. 3,856 Views Tasted Sep 16, 2017 |
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.