AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château de Cruzeau is situated on superb gravelly hilltops, perfectly oriented, and benefits from ideal natural conditions for growing vines. Its red wines are always fine and elegant, the perfect expression of the exceptional terroir of Pessac-Léognan. Delicately spicy, with notes of truffle and undergrowth, these modern, charming wines are particularly well-balanced, with freshness, a lovely structure and delicious fruit aromas.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 55%
Merlot : 45%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Harvest
09/14/2015
Tasting
Garnet-red colour that is as lovely as every other aspect of this wine.
Ripe fruit aromas that develop with aeration. The hints of almond and vanilla from barrel ageing blend well with the fruity components.
This wine has a rich, delicious flavour, as well as a fine tannic structure. It has a very long finish and will reach its peak in another 3 or 4 years.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Food pairings
Ideal with lamb, steak, or roast chicken.
Or
Concours des grands vins de France a Macon 2017 Or
15,5/20
Bernard Burtschy - Le Figaro
2016-05-16
90-92/100
Neal Martin - Robert Parker
2016-04-29
Château de Cruzeau stands out for its gravel terroir of rare homogeneity, offering ideal conditions for the production of great Bordeaux wines. Located on the left bank of Bordeaux, in the heart of the prestigious Pessac-Léognan Appellation, it produces red wines of the highest quality, revealing elegance and depth. Its rich, complex white wines reveal a beautiful aromatic palette of white fruits, sublimated by a delicate woodiness.
