DURANTOU Chateau Les Cruzelles 2018
- SKU:
- 4317521
- UPC:
- 2310063210451
This 11-hectare property in Lalande de Pomerol purchased in 2000 by Denis Durantou who ages the crop in 50% new oak and relegates fruit from the younger vines to his La Chenade label. Often better than many Pomerols and Saint Emilions, yet far cheaper - thanks to the unfashionable appellation. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Grapes are selected from the best terroirs of the vineyard - clay soils like those on the plateau of Pomerol. Recent vintages have been stunning and there have been impressive results in recent blind tastings including the "Southwold Group". Now this is one of the best wines produced in a "satelite appellation" of Bordeaux. Les Cruzelles 2018 is from 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new oak.
The 2018 Les Cruzelles impressed from barrel. Now in bottle, it has developed quite a precocious, intense bouquet of blackberry and blueberry fruit, a light savory note and earthy scents emerging with time. The palate is just wonderful: exquisitely balanced, quite structured yet not unapproachable, the acidity perfectly judged, with a ferrous note toward the finish. This is as good a Lalande de Pomerol as you will find in this vintage. 2022 - 2040
93
Neal Martin, vinous.com, March 2021
The 2018 Les Cruzelles is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with 40% new oak and 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes bounding out of the glass with energetic scents of crushed blackberries, juicy black cherries and ripe plums, plus hints of menthol, dark chocolate and star anise. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-filling black fruits with a soft texture and bags of freshness, finishing long and lively 2023 - 2040
93
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (End of Mar), March 2021
SKU No.: 4317521
Style No.: 29236
Region: Bordeaux
Grapes: Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
This 11-hectare property in Lalande de Pomerol purchased in 2000 by Denis Durantou who ages the crop in 50% new oak and relegates fruit from the younger vines to his La Chenade label. Often better than many Pomerols and Saint Emilions, yet far cheaper - thanks to the unfashionable appellation. 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Grapes are selected from the best terroirs of the vineyard - clay soils like those on the plateau of Pomerol. Recent vintages have been stunning and there have been impressive results in recent blind tastings including the "Southwold Group". Now this is one of the best wines produced in a "satelite appellation" of Bordeaux. Les Cruzelles 2018 is from 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, aged in 40% new oak.
The 2018 Les Cruzelles impressed from barrel. Now in bottle, it has developed quite a precocious, intense bouquet of blackberry and blueberry fruit, a light savory note and earthy scents emerging with time. The palate is just wonderful: exquisitely balanced, quite structured yet not unapproachable, the acidity perfectly judged, with a ferrous note toward the finish. This is as good a Lalande de Pomerol as you will find in this vintage. 2022 - 2040
93
Neal Martin, vinous.com, March 2021
The 2018 Les Cruzelles is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with 40% new oak and 14.5% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes bounding out of the glass with energetic scents of crushed blackberries, juicy black cherries and ripe plums, plus hints of menthol, dark chocolate and star anise. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-filling black fruits with a soft texture and bags of freshness, finishing long and lively 2023 - 2040
93
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (End of Mar), March 2021
SKU No.: 4317521
Style No.: 29236