2017 Saint-Estèphe, Château Le Crock

• Style: Silky Bordeaux blend, structured and refined
• Taste: Ripe plum, red fruit, crisp acidity, elegant tannins
• Food: Beef & steak, roasted poultry, aged cheese, game
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, special dinner
• Serve: 16–18°C, now or age 5–10 years, 13% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Silky and inviting, this 2017 Saint-Estèphe unfolds with ripe plum and red fruit over a refined tannic spine. The entry is generous without swagger; the finish lingers with crisp acidity and elegant grip. Built on restraint and balance—the hallmark of fine Left Bank Bordeaux—it announces itself gradually rather than with force, revealing layer and texture as it opens.

The Winery — Château Le Crock

Château Le Crock occupies a prized plot between two classified growths in northernmost Saint-Estèphe, where cool conditions and clay-rich soils reward careful work. The Cuvelier family has steered the estate since 1903, benefiting from experience across their portfolio of distinguished properties. The 2017 vintage was exceptional: an early spring, dry summer, and unusually early harvest yielded remarkable colour and fruit concentration balanced by bright acidity—a rarity. The blend anchors on Cabernet Sauvignon (52%), with Merlot (34%) adding roundness, plus Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc for textural grip. Hand-sorted fruit was fermented in temperature-controlled steel, then aged 18 months in French oak (33% new)—craft in service of elegance rather than extraction. Vegetarian and organic certified.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine excels alongside roasted or grilled beef, rich poultry, game, and lamb. Pair equally well with aged Cheddar, Gouda, or blue cheese—its structure and acidity cut through richness without dominating the plate. At a restrained 13% ABV, it's approachable now yet structured enough to age gracefully for five to ten years. Perfect for Sunday lunch or an unhurried date night where wine and company warrant equal attention. Browse our Cabernet Sauvignon selection for other fine expressions, or explore Saint-Estèphe to discover the communes finest voices. Serve at 16–18°C.