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
Merlot : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Weather conditions
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Harvest
11 September - 05 October 2023
Tasting
Intense purple colour.
The nose is discreet at first, but after airing develops rich aromas of very ripe black plums, enhanced by subtle notes of toast and melting caramel.
On the palate, the wine is remarkably well-balanced, with velvety tannins underpinning an elegant sweetness that is both rich and enveloping.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: mecanical.
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
Duck breast with prunes, osso buco de veau, pasta with porcini mushrooms and roasted garlic.
Or
Challenge International du Vin 2025 Or
Argent
Concours de Bordeaux 2025 Argent
92/100
Rod Smith - Tim Atkin
2024-05-15
92-93/100
Bernard Burtschy - Bernard Burtschy
2024-05-02
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.
