Ratings By Robert Parker 77 Tasting Notes Herbaceous and vegetal, with a medium ruby color lightening to almost water at the edge, this wine is so mediocre that it is impossible to understand why this estate continues to muddle along producing wines of this ilk. Some notes of tea and diluted red currants are present,… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes Although this is a solid effort, for a classified growth Pauillac, expectations are considerably higher. The dark ruby-hued 2005 Croizet Bages reveals a moderately intense nose of cedar, roasted herbs, sweet cherry and currant fruit, damp earth, and fresh mushrooms. This superficial, medium-bodied, elegant Pauillac possesses good acidity… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes While better than usual, the herbaceous, richly fruity 2004 Croizet Bages is superficial and one dimensional. Satisfying in a low brow manner, it can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate #171 Jun 2007) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker 85 Tasting Notes This wine exhibits earthy, spicy hints of soy, black currant, and herbs. It is medium-bodied and elegant, but neither deep nor impressive. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker 74 Tasting Notes Vegetal, composty aromas are somewhat off-putting. In the mouth, some sweet cherry and currant fruit makes up for the barnyard aromatics. The finish is soft, pleasant, but decidedly mediocre. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.(Wine Advocate #158 Apr 2005) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker 78 Tasting Notes More disappointing from bottle than it was from cask, the 2001 Croizet-Bages reveals notes of toasty new oak, but little fruit. The herbaceous aromatics are followed by a clipped, lean, austere mid-palate, and a dry, angular finish. After the successful 2000, I had hoped this chateau was going… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes One can find little fault with this medium-bodied, mainstream, charming, open-knit, soft Pauillac. It is dark ruby in color, with notes of cassis, currants, tobacco leaf, cedar, and licorice. Round, medium-bodied, and low in acidity, it is best drunk over the next decade.(Wine Advocate #146 Apr 2003) By… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 78 Tasting Notes Readers desiring light-bodied, pleasant wines may find the 1999 Croizet-Bages more appealing than I did. However, this medium ruby-colored, soft effort is not up to the standards of a classified growth Pauillac. It will drink well for 5-10 years.(Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker 81 Tasting Notes Soft, herbal, superficial characteristics as well as notes of cedar, licorice, and red currants describe this medium-bodied, straightforward effort. Drink it over the next 5-8 years. (Wine Advocate #134 Apr 2001) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker 81 Tasting Notes This soft, round, elegant wine is not concentrated, but it does possess moderately sweet jammy cassis and red currant fruit intermixed with spicy, smoky oak. Already soft, it is ideal for consuming during its first decade of life. Anticipated maturity: now-2010.(Wine Advocate #128 Apr 2000) By Robert Parker