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.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 55%
Merlot : 45%
Alcohol content
12,5% 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
Deep garnet-red colour.
The nose, full of finesse but discreet at first, gradually reveals hints of black fruit and a gourmet touch of vanilla.
On the palate, the balance is harmonious: the body, light without being devoid of character, is supported by silky, perfectly integrated tannins. Controlled freshness enlivens every sip, making it easy to drink and a pleasure to enjoy.
Terroir
Deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: mechanical. Densimetric sorting of grapes on arrival at the winery.
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in barrels with racking each trimester.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Warm green lentil salad with bacon and shallots, chicken fillet with wild mushrooms, Flemish carbonnade.
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.
