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Château de Cruzeau White
Hand picking, whole grape pressing, and fermentation and ageing in oak barrels with bâtonnage (lees stirring) are but a few of the quality-oriented winemaking practices enabling us to make the most of superb grapes. Featuring fruity and floral overtones, this wine consistently leaves the impression of a vivacious, distinguished wine.
Wine style
Tender and Aromatic
Grape blend
100% Sauvignon
Weather
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Pale yellow colour, with slightly silvery green reflections.
Nose
Expressive on the nose and quite complex, with a mixture of floral notes (honeysuckle) and more fruity notes (citrus); all enhanced by very light and well-integrated oak.
Mouth
Supple attack, followed by nice roundness on the palate, with floral notes, and also white fruit (peach, nectarine). Good length on the finish. A very well-balanced wine. It will be a pleasure to taste with a salmon terrine with sorrel, curried prawn risotto, or vol-au-vents.
Ratings and reviews
A white with creamy texture and pretty apple and pear character. Medium-bodied with attractive fruit and brightness.
The citrus and soft gooseberry aromatics float right out of the glass, with the Sauvignon character high but stopping short long before it gets sharp. An excellent Cruzeau, fresh and grippy with a creamy mid palate. Good stuff, and it hangs around. (Jane Anson)
Light yellow with green reflections. Intense and complex bouquet. It reveals fruity notes with scents of green apples, pears and then a floral touch with lime blossom. Fruity and fruity attack in mouth. The wine has body, a little tension and a good aromatic expression. A saline touch on the finish. A refreshing and fruity wine. 2021-2027.
Bright yellow with green hue. Fine nose with aroma reminiscent of lemon zest, hints of tangerine and pear. On the palate well balanced with juicy fruit, fine acidity, good mouthfeel and length.
Medals
Challenge International du Vin 2021
Consumption period
2020 - 2025
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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Fish and Shellfish
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Cheese |
Salads |
Ground
Surface
27.00 ha
Soil
Ridges with deep gravel with zones of clay-limestone.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand
Others
Graft stock
101.14 - Riparia gloire - 3309
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact.
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age
18 years
Grape variety
Sauvignon blanc
Pruning type
Double guyot
Fermentation
on sediments in oak barrels
Fermentation temperature
18 to 23°C
Malolactic
No
Wine maturing
For 10 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Wine montage
Tartaric precipitation by cold treatment
Maturing potential
Subject to vintage, between 2 to 15 years.
Oenologist consultant
Valérie LAVIGNE
Recipes
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