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
12,5% vol.
Weather conditions
The weather in 2024 was extreme, with heavy rainfall, lack of sunshine and cool temperatures, making the fight against vine diseases particularly difficult. After a somewhat difficult flowering period with some coulure, a more favourable period in August allowed the grapes to change colour evenly, followed by a rapid harvest in September to preserve the quality of the grapes. This vintage marks a return to normal harvest dates.
Harvest
03 September - 13 September 2024
Tasting
Pale yellow, clear and brilliant.
The nose is immediately seductive for its aromatic freshness: lively notes of citrus fruit - with grapefruit at the top - typical of Sauvignon Blanc, mingle with a delicate hint of vanilla, a discreet reminder of barrel ageing.
On the palate, the attack is full and smooth. The mid-palate has good volume, while the finish, marked by a pleasant acidity, brings freshness and balance to the whole.
A harmonious white, vibrant and subtle, both delicious and invigorating.
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
Tartar of sea bream with pink grapefruit and fennel, thin tart with ricotta, courgette and preserved lemon, mild tandoori chicken with yoghurt-coriander sauce, orange-glazed duck.
92/100
Peter Moser - Falstaff
2025-04-23
91-93/100
Chris Kissack - The Wine Doctor
2025-05-12
93-94/100
Bernard Burtschy
2025-05-05
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.
