CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES
2012 Lalande de Pomerol
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol |
| Village | Lalande de Pomerol |
| ABV | 14% |
Another really enjoyable wine to taste from Denis Durantou of L'Église-Clinet. 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. More clay here and therefore more stuctural density. Fabulous density, even on nose where there is gloss and ripeness. Palate is not massive but has 'enough'. Very soft feel to the tannins, the volume is sort of 'bouffant', a downy, cotton-wool, cushiony texture. Rich and broad, supple and has lovely pure fruit expression, stops short of being overblown and over-ripe. Lovely structure builds and there is lovely soft tannin that holds this all together really well. Rating: 92+ L&S (Apr 2013)
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The 2012 Les Cruzelles feels slightly stewed on the nose with singed leather and some signs of oxidation. The palate is fleshy and rounded on the entry, but there is a distinct lack of tension, whilst the finish reminds me more of old style Stellenbosch than Saint-Émilion. Drink soon. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. Drinking range: 2022 - 2025 Rating: 86 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Sept 2022)
A powerful, explosive wine, the 2012 Les Cruzelles hits the palate with an exotic mélange of pomegranate, blood orange, spice, licorice and menthol. Even with its obvious size and intensity, the 2012 has lovely nuance and plenty of aromatic delineation. The silky finish is pure sensuality. La Chenade is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc taken from parcels planted on clay and gravel in Durantou's Lalande de Pomerol estate. Drinking range: 2018 - 2032 Rating: 91 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Jan 2016)
The nose is lush ripe fruited with lots of fleshy plum. Rounded tannins and sweet black fruits give a sumptuous fleshy suppleness on the palate lots of bramble jelly. The sweetness is balanced by freshness but the finish is mouth filling and satisfying. 2016-26 Rating: 92-94 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (Dec 2013)
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2013 CHÂTEAU L'ÉGLISE CLINET Pomerol
Bordeaux France 14% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot.
Denis Durantou, always interesting to listen to, was keen to say that this year it was the good weather in July which made the wine ('Juillet à fait le moût'). 'Ripe grapes can be acid too. It's no use waiti...(read more)
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2018 CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES Lalande de Pomerol
Bordeaux France 14.5% Red
Cabernet Franc, Merlot.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 40% new oak. Woody nose. Dark berry fruit with earth and brashy wood notes. Quite a big 'dark' feel to it. Should be approachable in its youth.
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