"Gaëtan Lagneaux will unfortunately not have had the pleasure of discovering this admirable wine, which is a superb tribute to his work. The deep black color of this 2012 sets the tone for the tasting: elegance and intensity. The bouquet is equally racy, revealing sustained aromas of ripe black and red fruits beneath a high-quality woody covering (cloves, cinnamon, toast). Full-bodied, fleshy, dense and very fruity, the palate is all restrained strength, backed by silky tannins and fine acidity that stretch the wine into a finish of rare length, generous and spicy. A great Pauillac for laying down ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)
Features
Estate
Château Petit Bocq
Cuvée
Lagneaux à Pauillac
Vintage
2012
Designation
Pauillac
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in new oak barrels
Breeding
18 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
dense, black colour
Nose
Spicy, with notes of cinnamon, clove and toast. Intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits.
Mouth
powerful, with silky tannins and fine acidity. Long, generous, spicy finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
is best appreciated with lamb, roast beef, game, a selection of cheeses (Beaufort, Saint Nectair, Epoisse)...
Château Petit Bocq
Pauillac
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
This discreet 14-hectare château, located right next to Haut-Marbuzet on the same plateau, offers a fine representation of Saint-Estèphe terroirs. However, the high proportion of Merlot in the blends gives the wine a deliberately charming, flattering style.
Decanter
Rated area (2021 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2016 guide) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Unfortunately, Gaëtan Lagneaux will not have had the pleasure of discovering this admirable wine, which is a superb tribute to his work. The deep black color of this 2012 sets the tone for the tasting: elegance and intensity. The bouquet is equally racy, revealing sustained aromas of ripe black and red fruits under a high-quality woody covering (cloves, cinnamon, toast). Full-bodied, fleshy, dense and very fruity, the palate is all restrained strength, backed by silky tannins and fine acidity that stretch the wine to a finish of rare length, generous and spicy. A great Pauillac for laying down.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Area rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.5/5
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