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Nature has been especially generous to Château de Cruzeau, whose superb gravel rises with perfect sun exposure were predestined for winegrowing. Such natural gifts could only produce an elegant wine reflecting one of the finest terroirs in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The men and women who have made wine at Cruzeau since the 17th century have always worked hard to bring out its intrinsic personality and bouquet with hints of truffle and forest floor.
Rich and Powerful
Cabernet sauvignon 55% / Merlot 43% / Cabernet franc 2%.
Temperatures were much higher than average from February to June, with much less rainfall than usual. There were already signs of drought at the end of Spring.
Château de Cruzeau has great south-facing sun exposure and the sunshine in 2011 was conducive to complete ripening. This resulted in wine that coats the glass with a magnificent, very deep crimson hue.
Tasted shortly after bottling, it was already extremely elegant, with vanilla fragrances complemented by red fruit, vanilla, and raspberry aromas.
This vintage proves once again that Château de Cruzeau is a wine that benefits from ageing. The powerful tannin has a velvety texture and is altogether delicious. The promising aftertaste shows that this wine will be perfect in three or four years with game or meat in a sauce, for instance, or stuffed quail!
2015 Edition - Rich and spicy with toasty oak and a fine structure implying good ageing potential. 2017/2022.
Part of the large empire of Andre Lurton, the 2011 Cruzeau is a nearly equal part blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It reveals an attractive textural mouthfeel along with medium to full body, good ripeness, and smoky, black currant and licorice characteristics. This full, flavorful, supple Pessac-Leognan should continue to gain complexity over the next decade. It is another sleeper of the vintage.
2013 - 2026
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71.00 ha
Ridges with deep gravel
By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
101.14 - Riparia Gloire - 3309
Traditionnal, limited impact
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
19 years
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot.
Double guyot with debudding
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system
28 to 30°C
Yes
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester
Expressive between 3 and 6 years, can age up to 15 years.
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