Same family as Leoville Poyferre, the Cuveliers, in their hands since 1903. A seriously enjoyable wine, with dark brambled, damson and blackberry fruits, fresh mint leaf, plenty of graphite, crayon, serious and strctured but with juice. Great value, one to track down. Winemaker Isabelle Davin, consultant Michel Rolland, 30% new oak, 3.76ph, 34hl/h yield. 94 points

The 2020 Le Crock is quite backward on the nose, with mulberry and loamy aromas, hints of melted tar and gravel. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a spicy, peppery entry, moderate acidity, just a little bitterness towards the grainy-textured finish. 89 points

The 2020 Le Crock is dense, rich and super-concentrated. It’s a style that works so well for this wine. Ripe red plum, tobacco, cedar, mint, dried herbs, blood orange and white pepper all run through this gorgeous, wonderfully inviting Saint-Estephe. Savory and earthy notes frame the finish very nicely. The 2020 is an absolute delight. 93 points