Dark fruit, cloves and bramble. There's a serious core of fruit here, and real power. It feel ripe and deep, but also with nice elegance - this is an impressive wine.
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The 2017 Lés Cruzelles comes from clay soils, the Merlot picked from 13 to 22 September, the Cabernet Franc on 22 September, matured in 40% new oak. I found that this has a little more cohesion and focus than the La Chenade at this early stage, blackberry mixed with raspberry and loamy scents, fresh and full of vim. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin. This is very nicely focused with crisp acidity, saline and persistent on the finish. Excellent – this is as good a Lalande de Pomerol as you will find in 2017.
This shows a pretty center palate of dark fruit and hints of salt. Medium-bodied, firm and silky.
Critic score 91/100
Maturity Young 2025 - 2037
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Critic score 92.5/100
Maturity Young 2026 - 2039
Critic score 93.25/100
Maturity Young 2027 - 2047
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