Château Croizet-Bages Alias ​​Pauillac 2016

Background and area

Château Croizet-Bages is located in the Pauillac appellation in the Médoc region on the left bank of the Gironde River in Bordeaux, France. The chateau is classified as 5th Cru Classé in the official 1855 classification.
The Alias ​​cuvée is the house's "second wine" and provides a slightly more accessible version than the top wine from the same chateau.

Grape composition and technical details

Year: 2016

Appellation: Pauillac AOC, France.

Grape composition: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot

Alcohol content: Approximately 13% vol.

Soil & terroir: Fields on the Bages hill plateau with gravel/gravel and sandy soil – typical of Pauillac and with good drainage.

Aroma and flavor profile

Color: Deep ruby ​​red with a violet tinge at the edge — typical of youth.

The scent offers dark berries such as blackcurrant and blackberry, as well as notes of cedar, tobacco leaves, pencil lead and earth — classic Pauillac signatures.

The taste is full-bodied and well-structured. There is ripe fruit, firm tannins and a clear acidity that guides the wine well. Notes of licorice, cocoa and leather emerge, and the aftertaste is relatively long and persistent.

Serving and food match

Serving temperature: Approx. 16-18 °C , ideally after decanting approximately 30–60 min before serving to give the aromas space.

Food Match: This wine is suitable for hearty dishes — such as grilled beef, lamb, game, rowanberry braised duck or mature cheeses with character. The robust structure and tannins require a little counterplay.

Storage potential: Although the wine can be enjoyed now, it has several years of development in it — the 2015 vintage will typically be able to be stored for 10-15 years or more, depending on storage.

Overall impression

Château Croizet-Bages Alias ​​Pauillac 2016 is a classic left-bank Bordeaux : balanced, stylish and with a good combination of fruit, structure and terroir. As a “second wine” it offers great quality for the price. If you are looking for a wine with character from a renowned chateau in Pauillac, this is a strong choice — both as an investment and for enjoyment.