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Château de Cruzeau Pessac-Leognan
2020
$26.45
The Château de Cruzeau, located in the south of the Pessac-Léognan wine region, in the Graves, is a very old terroir. In 1661, Me Jacques de Cruzeau, lawyer in Parliament, bought a small house and a few acres of land in these places. Around this core, it will gradually build up a large estate, equipped with a modern vineyard, located on the best gravel terroirs. In 1770, the vineyard, as we know it today, was perfectly individualized on the map of Belleyme. In 1841, the magazine “Le...
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71 hectares with the average age of the vines of 20 years
Aging for 12 months in barrels (30-40% new) with quarterly racking.
Beautiful red color with purple highlights. Nose of red fruits (cherry, strawberry, raspberry) with some vanilla notes. The attack is marked by a nice touch of sweetness and some more woody notes, characterized by a lot of roundness, with fruit notes which very quickly mask the woody notes and dominate the palate. Pairings with duck breast and mushroom risotto.
Cask sample. Rich and creamy compote nose, with a note of graphite and pencil lead. The tannins are very fine and well managed, supporting the medium-bodied and moderate intensity of fruit. Attractive and well balanced in a juicy succulent style.
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