2008 Croizet Bages
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Score 84/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Sep 2017
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85
85/100
Average Score
87
85-88/100
Wine Spectator
86
86/100
Robert Parker
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84 points
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
Score 84/100 · Drink 2016-2023, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Mar 2017
Tasted at Château Rauzan-Gassies. The 2008 Croizet Bages, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, has a high-toned bouquet compared to the 2006 and 2007 with blackberry, melted tar and just a touch of graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline finish, a more substantial "middle" than the 2007, leading to a mulberry and tarry finish. Tasted June 2015.
14.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 14.5/20 · Drink 2013-2017, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2012
Pale ruby. Light and dilute with a pretty austere character. Tastes as though it were much older than four years. (JR)
15.5 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2013-2020, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Oct 2010
Cedary, herbaceous nose and the fruit doesn't taste terribly ripe on the palate. Tannins are surprisingly silky given the lack of richness of the fruit. (JH)
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