Ratings By Robert Parker 87 Tasting Notes I had hoped this wine would turn out closer to outstanding, but it is an excellent Cantemerle, if not quite as stunning as I had expected. The wine offers a dark ruby color, and a sweet nose of black raspberries, subtle new oak, and acacia smells. There is… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes The 1995 does not possess the depth of the 1996, and reveals a more evolved medium ruby color that is already lightening at the edge. Peppery, herb-tinged red currant fruit aromas are pleasant, but uninspiring. This medium-bodied, straightforward wine lacks the depth, dimension, and power of a top-flight… Read More »

Ratings By Robert Parker 86 Tasting Notes This seductive, forward, dark plum/ruby-hued, medium-bodied, elegant, silky 2008 is ideal for drinking over the next 7-8 years.(Wine Advocate #194 May 2011) By Robert Parker

Ratings By Robert Parker (75-77)

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 »