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Tasted April 2024. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV and 55% new oak. Noemie Durantou was particularly impressed by the Cabernet Franc this year, putting it down to the gloomy Summer, where maturity could be slowly achieved. The result is a gourmand, savoury style with layers of subtle truffle, crushed rock, woody herbs, and soft, aromatic black fruit. Delicious and generous but with tightly-packed, high quality tannins ready to age beautifully. Another knockout from Les Cruzelles.
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The 2023 Les Cruzelles is a potent, deep wine. The 2023 has all the Cabernet Francs from the Lalande-de-Pomerol estate blended with Merlots that were particularly abundant. Pretty floral and savory notes from the Franc give this mid-weight, dynamic, vibrant Lalande-de-Pomerol tons of charm. I especially admire its energy. Readers will want to give this a few years in bottle.
The 2023 Les Cruzelles is the same blend as last year. Though it includes fruit that went into La Chenade in 2022, the volume of Merlot was higher, so it remains 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. When Noemie Durantou tasted through the tanks, she found it easy to pick out the wines from Les Cruzelles. Harvested between September 11 and 18 and matured in 52% new oak, this has a delineated and focused bouquet. A hint of incense infuses the black fruit, while a subtle citric element tucks in underneath. The palate is wonderful, certainly more complex and mineral-driven than the La Chenade, possessing gentle grip and perfectly pitched acidity. it fans out with chutzpah on the peppery finish. Excellent.
This is one of the best young Lalande de Pomerols I have had. It is very deep and complex on the palate, with pure fruit, spice and chocolate. Lovely tannins, too. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet sauvignon.
Critic score 91/100
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