Château Croizet-Bages 2017 Pauillac

A classic Pauillac red from a classified fifth growth estate. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, hand-harvested and selected from the Bages vineyards, with traditional vinification and ageing in French oak barrels. The wine comes from gravel and sand over limestone and clay, on the classic gravel plateaux near the Gironde. The nose shows blackcurrant, dark cherry, liquorice, cedar and spice. On the palate it is elegant and medium-bodied, with dark fruit, oak and a hint of minerality, balanced tannins and a long, dry finish.