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Description
Located in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, Château Petit Bocq produces a single red wine from a mosaic of vineyard parcels spread across the appellation. This diversity of sites, from the northern part of Saint-Estèphe down towards Cos, gives the estate a broad expression of the appellation’s character. Owned by the Lagneaux family, the château has built a reputation for producing classic, well-structured Bordeaux with an appealing balance of fruit and complexity.
The 2005 vintage is a blend based on Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Cabernet Franc. The combination brings together the generous, rounded character of Merlot and the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon. Saint-Estèphe’s gravelly soils, with their clay and limestone influences, contribute to the wine’s firm backbone and ability to age gracefully.
The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before traditional vinification. The wine is matured in French oak barrels, allowing the fruit to integrate with gentle toasted and spicy notes while developing additional complexity.
After more than two decades in bottle, the 2005 has evolved into a beautifully mature Bordeaux. Its deep garnet colour leads into an expressive bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, particularly black cherry and blackberry, with layers of mocha and subtle earthy notes. On the palate, it is ample and structured, with silky tannins supporting flavours of dark fruit, chocolate and pepper. The oak is now well integrated, bringing warmth and complexity to a persistent finish.
This is a natural partner for classic dishes such as roast lamb, beef fillet, duck with olives or slow-cooked meat. It also pairs beautifully with game and mature hard cheeses. Its developed character makes it particularly enjoyable alongside dishes with savoury depth rather than heavy sauces.
Serve at around 16–17°C. Stand the bottle upright before opening to allow any sediment to settle, then decant carefully if necessary. Given its age, we would avoid prolonged aeration: open gently and enjoy while its mature aromas are at their best.
