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
2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of
frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme
heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool
nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success
of this vintage.
Harvest
7 September - 14 September 2021
Tasting
A very beautiful, fairly pale yellow colour with silvery highlights, sometimes tending towards green.
The nose is very fresh, dominated by delicious notes of white fruit such as pear, mixed with aromas of green apple. The whole is very gourmet.
The attack is supple, with a lovely volume in the middle palate. A pleasant freshness accompanies the finish. Average length. This is a well-balanced wine, marked by fruity aromas, enhanced by very light, well-integrated oak. Very pleasant to drink.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvesting.
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
Sushi with salmon roe, spaghetti with scallops, trout with mushrooms.
92-93/100
Bernard Burtschy
0001-07-00
92-94/100
Chris Kissack - Wine Doctor
2022-05-01
91/100
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux
2022-05-01
Argent
2023 - Challenge International du Vin Argent
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.
