AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château de Cruzeau is situated on superb gravelly hilltops, perfectly oriented, and benefits from ideal natural conditions for growing vines. Its red wines are always fine and elegant, the perfect expression of the exceptional terroir of Pessac-Léognan. Delicately spicy, with notes of truffle and undergrowth, these modern, charming wines are particularly well-balanced, with freshness, a lovely structure and delicious fruit aromas.
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 55%
Merlot : 45%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in mid-June, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine grapes!
Harvest
09/26/2016
Tasting
This intense Cruzeau 2016 has a lovely dark red, almost garnet-red color, with discreet violet nuances.
The elegant, rich nose is dominated by empyreumatic aromas (toasted), harmoniously blended with notes of ripe red and black fruits (morello cherry...).
On the palate, this Cruzeau rouge 2016 is extremely pleasant and enjoyable. Supple on the attack, subtle balance, good length: its assets are numerous. You'll appreciate its beautifully blended tannins and notes of ripe red fruit, combined with a hint of light tobacco.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Food pairings
This gourmet wine is the ideal companion for guinea fowl casseroles, roast veal Orloff or a tasty plate of charcuterie.
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.
