Château de Cruzeau | White
AOC Pessac-Léognan
AOC Pessac-Léognan
The vines at Quantin grow on deep gravel to produce a red wine with very ripe, smoky aromas. This is very elegant on the palate with solid, well-extracted tannin and an attractive personality in all vintages.
Cépages
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Vendanges
09/14/2015
Dégustation
Brilliant, attractive, garnet-red colour with purple highlights.
Round and generous bouquet of very ripe fruit (morello cherry, blackcurrant) and a hint of vanilla.
Smooth and generous on the palate. Has a beautifully classic Pessac-Léognan taste profile, with delicious red fruit and spicy flavours. Fairly long finish. The wine is already pleasant to drink, but will be even better in two or three years.
Terroir
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 barrels with racking each trimester.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
This wine will reveal all its deliciousness and complexity with poultry, beef, or duck confit.