Chateau Croizet-Bages 2016
During the early part of the 18th century, the Croizet brothers began buying parcels of vineyards in Pauillac between the town and the border of the Saint Julien appellation. The brothers followed the lead of Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse whereas the Grand House was built (in 1875) near the Gironde Estuary away from all the vines. Unlike Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse, the Grand House has since been sold to the Maison de la Culture de Pauilac, so the estate is without the focal point of a grand building. For a sort time during the ownership of Julien Calve, the wine was known as Calve-Croizet. For a short time after WWI, the American, Jean-Baptiste Monnot owned the property. He kept it until it was sold a Bordeaux Negoiciant, Paul Quie. His son is now in charge of the property.
The 30 hectare Medoc vineyard of Croizet Bages is planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. The vines are located on the Bages plateau in one large contiguous parcel.
The Quie family also owns Chateau Rausan Gassies in Margaux and Chateau Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande in the Haut Medoc
