Château Le Crock

Château Le Crock is a handsome estate in Saint-Estèphe, the northernmost of the Médoc's great communes. Owned by the Cuvelier family, who also hold Léoville Poyferré in Saint-Julien, it enjoys both fine terroir and expert guidance. Its château and grounds are among the appellation's most striking. The vineyard sits on a gravel rise overlooking the Gironde, planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a little Petit Verdot. Saint-Estèphe's clay-rich soils lend the wines their depth and firm backbone. Farming is meticulous, in keeping with the family's standards. In the cellar, the same team behind a classed growth brings precision and polish. Ageing in French oak builds structure while preserving the fruit. The style is sturdy yet refined, classic Saint-Estèphe with a modern sheen. Le Crock delivers the power and longevity of Saint-Estèphe at a fair price. Deep, savoury and built to age, it is serious claret for the cellar and the table alike.