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Château de Cruzeau Red
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.
Wine style
Rich and Powerful
Grape blend
Cabernet sauvignon 55% / Merlot 45%
Weather
There was record rainfall during the first half of 2013. Spring was very cool, even cold (May and June), and this caused a major delay in vine growth (flowering). Much more clement weather (warm and sunny) arrived in July and lasted until the harvest.
Tasting Comment
Appareance
Intense dark clear garnet-red colour.
Nose
Fruity, well-defined, and finely-balanced bouquet featuring hints of redcurrant, strawberry, black grapes, with a slightly tangy, spicy side along with a coffee aroma.
Mouth
Starts out smooth and round. Good length. Well-integrated, soft tannin. Fairly long finish with toasty, smoky overtones. The wine is already pleasant to drink, but will be even better in two or three years with duck, lamb, etc.
Ratings and reviews
Good clean fruit, but a little lean. Drink: 2016-2020. (Steven Spurrier)
Dark, ruby and garnet-red colour, with purple highlights. The rim is rather fine and aqueous. The wine is altogether mature and delicate with dark berry fruit, fresh herb, and tobacco nuances. It is svelte on the palate with lively acidity and a lemony touch. There are sour cherries in the finish, and this wine provides uncomplicated drinking pleasure. (Peter Moser)
Consumption period
2018 - 2025
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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Cheese |
Red meats
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Ground
Surface
71.00 ha
Soil
Ridges with deep gravel
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Others
Graft stock
101.14 - Riparia Gloire - 3309
Plant food
Traditionnal, limited impact
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age
19 years
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot.
Pruning type
Double guyot with debudding
Fermentation
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system
Fermentation temperature
28 to 30°C
Malolactic
Yes
Wine maturing
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester
Wine montage
Eggwhites
Maturing potential
Expressive between 3 and 6 years, can age up to 15 years.
Recipes
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