AOC Pessac-Léognan
Whole-grape pressing, fermentation and barrel ageing with bâtonnage (stirring of the lees) are some of the rigorous winemaking methods used to make Château de Cruzeau white wines, in order to obtain the finest expression of its terroir. A rich, complex nose, with lovely notes of white fruit and citrus, freshness and roundness on the palate: characteristics that contribute to the charm and elegance of these white wines.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Weather conditions
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Harvest
08/26/2017
Tasting
A lovely pale yellow colour.
The nose reveals all the typical aromas of a beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, with hints of white flowers (acacia), flint, and white fruits (nectarine), accompanied by a slight smoky note.
Rich, complex and well-balanced on the palate. This white Château de Cruzeau is extremely elegant, with beautiful richness, going on to reveal soft notes of white fruit (nectarine), much to the delight of the taste buds.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel with zones of clay-limestone
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand
Winemaking
on sediments in oak barrels.
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Goes wonderfully with sautéed rabbit in a tomato sauce, fish gratin or marinated prawns.
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.
