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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 40% / Merlot 60%
Weather
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Attractive ruby-red colour.
Nose
The bouquet is wonderfully intense, revealing a lovely combination of red fruit notes mingled with hints of vanilla, acquired during barrel ageing.
Mouth
Starts out attractive and very fruity on the palate, underpinned by noticeable tannin, yet not excessively so. Delicious red fruit and vanilla notes once again come to the fore. Excellent tension on the finish, contributing a lovely long aftertaste. This fairly young wine is worth ageing two or three years to fully reveal all its qualities. Ideal served with cheese platters, duck confit or braised lamb shank.
Ratings and reviews
Beautiful dark, lively red colour. The bouquet is fresh and fruity, with ripe black and red berry notes and hints of understated oak. Starts out straightforward and characterful on the palate, with fruity flavours intensifying on the finish. A wine with plenty of character.
Medals
International Challenge Gilbert & Gaillard 2020
Consumption period
2022 - 2031
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
Maturing potential
Expressive between 3 and 6 years, can age up to 15 years.
Recipes
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