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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
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
Color is intense red, close to the color of garnet.
Nose
The nose, very elegant, reveals all its richness after aeration: greedy notes of red fruits, very ripe (red currant), a touch of spices and chocolate...
Mouth
On the palate, it is a well-balanced wine that offers a very nice structure, with well-coated tannins, tasty aromas of red fruits, freshness and a good length. Its ageing potential is high. But it can also be enjoyed now as an aperitif on toast with smoked duck breast, on a mushroom risotto, or even on a cheese platter.
Ratings and reviews
- Adrian Van Velsen -
Very pleasant bouquet with notes of praline, blackcurrant and mint. In the mouth, the wine combines fullness and freshness. Its tannins are tight but well integrated and support the whole palate. A wine of character that deserves some ageing. 2024-2039.
Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Elegant nose, initially slightly closed, fine berry fruit and subtle oak. On the palate ripe tannins and fine acidity, well structured with good length and freshness, a very pleasant wine.
Medals
Concours de Bordeaux Vins d’Aquitaine 2021
Concours des Grands Vins de France 2021
Consumption period
2021 - 2034
Our suggestions
Game
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Cheese |
vegetables
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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.
Oenologist consultant
Marie-Laurence PORTE (Labo Enosens)
Recipes
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