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.
Cépages
Merlot : 52%
Cabernet sauvignon : 48%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
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.
Vendanges
27 September - 15 October 2021
Dégustation
A cherry-red colour of medium depth, with a few slightly bluish highlights.
The nose is fruity, dominated by delicious notes of red fruit (cherry), with a hint of light oak and vanilla.
The attack is clean and fresh. Luscious fruit notes (cherry, strawberry) accompany us throughout the tasting; the whole is very harmonious on the palate. A well-balanced wine with good drinkability. A lovely finish.
Terroir
Ridges with deep gravel.
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: mecanical.
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Elevage
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
10 to 15 years
Accords gourmands
Pigeon with fresh grapes, boiled eggs with porcini mushrooms, 3 meat pot-au-feu.
93/100
Georgie Hindle - Decanter
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.
