Parker about Château La Croix du Casse 2000
Some leathery, astringent tannin kept me from scoring this wine higher. It is certainly extracted, with an impressively saturated ruby/purple color, noticeable smoky new oak, thick, juicy blackberry and currant flavors, but high tannins that possess a certain astringency. As I indicated in my tasting notes last year, in the conflict between fruit and tannin, history usually favors the tannin. I don't see any reason to change that thought.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château la Croix Du Casse, Chem. de la Lamberte, 33500 Pomerol, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2035 |
Parker Punkte | 88 |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château La Croix du Casse 2000

Château La Croix du Casse 2000 is a remarkable vintage from the prestigious Pomerol appellation, which impressively showcases the excellent quality and impressive terroir of this winery.
On the nose, this wine unfolds a rich and complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and plums, accompanied by seductive notes of violets, tobacco, cedarwood, and a hint of truffle. These aromas are deep and complex, reflecting the excellent ripeness of the grapes and the meticulous vinification in the 2000 vintage.
On the palate, Château La Croix du Casse 2000 reveals impressive richness and structure. The tannins are ripe and velvety, giving the wine a luxurious texture and a harmonious mouthfeel. The fruit flavors are intense and concentrated, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and balance. Nuances of dark chocolate, leather, and a subtle mineral note contribute to the complexity and give the wine additional depth.
The finish is long and elegant, with a remarkable persistence of fruit and spice notes. Château La Croix du Casse 2000 is a wine of great class and refinement, offering great drinking pleasure now, but also possessing the potential for remarkable aging in bottle. A truly majestic experience for lovers of great Pomerol wines.