Description
Château Croque-Michotte 1937 – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Château Croque-Michotte, a discreet yet respected estate within the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, is known for its deep commitment to natural viticulture and the faithful expression of its exceptional terroir. Nestled at the edge of Pomerol, its vineyards lie on iron-rich clay and sandy soils, producing wines of great finesse and character.
The 1937 vintage stands as one of the remarkable old years of Bordeaux. Produced in a time before modern winemaking techniques — with manual harvests, minimal inputs, and aging in old wooden vats — it gave rise to wines of modest extraction but remarkable longevity. A bottle of Croque-Michotte 1937 is now a rare gem and a collector’s piece.
On the nose, it reveals delicate, evolved aromas: aged leather, truffle, cigar box, dried fruits, and a whisper of old wood. The palate is silky, almost weightless, with a graceful finish marked by notes of black tea, forest floor, and licorice. This is not a wine of power, but one of emotion — a quiet testament to time and tradition.
Château Croque-Michotte 1937 is both a living relic of Bordeaux’s wine history and a contemplative tasting experience, best shared in a moment of reverence among true wine lovers.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Château Croque-Michotte |
| Designation | Saint-Émilion |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | Red |
| Référence | FD17 |
