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.
Cépages
Merlot : 55%
Cabernet sauvignon : 45%
Teneur en alcool
13.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
Vendanges
09/10/2020
Dégustation
Beautiful red colour with purple reflexions. Deep colour.
Fresh fruit on the nose, red fruits (cherry, strawberry, raspberry). On aeration, a few vanilla notes emerge from the glass. There is very little evidence of barrel ageing. It is really the fruit that dominates the nose.
The attack is marked by a nice touch of sweetness and some woody notes. The mid-palate is characterised by a lot of roundness, with the fruit notes quickly masking the woody notes and dominating the palate.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
10 to 15 years
Accords gourmands
It is a fresh wine, full of finesse and elegance. It can be enjoyed with smoked duck breast on toast, mushroom risotto or beef and potato fricassee.
