2005 Croizet Bages
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Tasting notes
Score 86/100 · Drink 2016-2025, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Mar 2017
Tasted at Château Rauzan-Gassies. The 2005 Croizet Bages, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, has a light, slightly herbaceous bouquet that is quite leafy and austere. The palate is medium-bodied with a pointed, spicy entry. There is a sweet core of mulberry and red plum fruit with a leafy veneer, moderate length and quite austere on the saline finish. Drink now and over the next 5-8 years. Tasted June 2015.
Critic scores
Critic scores
85
85/100
Average Score
86
86/100
Neal Martin
17
17/20
Jancis Robinson MW
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16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2016-2026, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2017
Tasted blind. Frank, sweet Cabernet nose with just a touch of rawness. Fine tannins and quite refreshing. (JR)
84 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 84/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, May 2013
15.5 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2011-2017, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2009
Very herbaceous nose, verging on green. Not green on the palate but very very leafy and surprising for this vintage. (JH)
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