Chatau Cruzeau Saint emilion Grand Cru
AA3309
Description
Wine information
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Grape Varieties - Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
Alcohol by volume - 14.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Château Cruzeau
Tasting notes - Château Cruzeau is a Grand Cru Saint-Emilion of great finesse and character, showing ripe dark berried fruits complemented by toasted notes of cedar and spice. Silky on the palate, the ripe black fruits and Morello cherry notes are enveloped by well-integrated oak, it is harmoniously balanced with supple tannins and a long, elegant finish.
ProducerNote
The Château is not only architecturally impressive, but it has an equally impressive
winemaking history. The castle was built in the 16th century and attests to the presence
of vines having been planted around it in 1785. It became the property of the Luquot
family in 1907 and has subsequently been managed by the family and handed down
through the generations. The Luquot family has invested in the vineyard and the cellar
with the aim of expressing the authentic quality of their unique soils. The Château is
now in the hands of the fourth generation who continues to invest and produces a
wine which is truly expressive of this historic Grand Cru terroir.
Vineyard
The vineyard is located in the heart of the Saint Emilion Grand Cru appellation and
covers four and a half hectares. The vines have an average age of 40 years and are
grown in a sandy alluvium soil, which produces a slightly lighter style of wine. The
vineyard is situated at the convergence of two rivers, which creates a unique
microclimate and the viticulture is carefully managed accordingly. The harvest is
undertaken manually each vintage.
Winemaking
The grapes were carefully sorted upon arrival at the cellar. Traditional vinification took
place in stainless steel tanks under temperature controlled conditions. Maceration
lasted for four weeks, extracting the desired level of flavour, aromas and fine tannins to
impart structure to the wine. Matured for 16 months: 60% of the wine was aged in
French oak barriques, of which 10% were new and 50% in barrels of one-year; the
remaining 40% was aged in tank.
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