This is so on it with velvety tannins and rich fruit. So much fun to taste. Generous and exotic.
Silky and caressing in feel, with gentle rooibos tea, blood orange and raspberry notes that move gracefully, gaining depth through the finish.
The 2015 Les Cruzelles is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc on gravel/clayey soil, picked from September 15-22 and October 6 respectively, then matured in 45% new oak. The new wood is seamlessly integrated into this Lalande-de-Pomerol, more broody and introspective than the La Chenade at the moment, but very well defined. The palate is beautifully proportioned with crisp tannin, a fine line of acidity, somehow gentle and understated on the finish, but very long in the mouth. Yet another ridiculously fine wine to load up on, courtesy of Denis Durantou.
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2035
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 28th April 2016
Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc from clay-gravel soils. As consistent as ever this year. Spicy, dark fruit nose which continues on the palate. Super grain of tannin and mid-palate depth. Length and freshness on the finish.
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- Year 2015
- Colour Red
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Sub Region Lalande de Pomerol
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- Classification
- Pack Size 6x75cl
- ABV 14.5°
- Drinking Window 2018 - 2035
- Drinking Recommendation Drinking Now, will improve
- LWIN 100918920150600750
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92-93 James Suckling
This is so on it with velvety tannins and rich fruit. So much fun to taste. Generous and exotic.
90-93 Wine SpectatorSilky and caressing in feel, with gentle rooibos tea, blood orange and raspberry notes that move gracefully, gaining depth through the finish.
91-93 Wine AdvocateThe 2015 Les Cruzelles is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc on gravel/clayey soil, picked from September 15-22 and October 6 respectively, then matured in 45% new oak. The new wood is seamlessly integrated into this Lalande-de-Pomerol, more broody and introspective than the La Chenade at the moment, but very well defined. The palate is beautifully proportioned with crisp tannin, a fine line of acidity, somehow gentle and understated on the finish, but very long in the mouth. Yet another ridiculously fine wine to load up on, courtesy of Denis Durantou.
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2035
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 28th April 2016
90 DecanterMerlot with 10% Cabernet Franc from clay-gravel soils. As consistent as ever this year. Spicy, dark fruit nose which continues on the palate. Super grain of tannin and mid-palate depth. Length and freshness on the finish.
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