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
14% vol.
Weather conditions
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.
Harvest
09/17/2019
Tasting
Color is intense red, close to the color of garnet.
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
