Castle Les Cruzelles - Lalande de Pomerol 2015

Vinifera

3 / 5

the5/31/2016

Très belle finesse d’expression sur ce vin. Notes florales très pures. Bouche élancée, dynamique. Tanin très fin et finale épicée.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Using 80% Merlot and more Cabernet Franc than usual at 20%, this wine has licorice, flowers, cocoa and black cherry notes in the nose. Soft in texture, there is a plush, roundness in the tannins, sweetness in the black fruits and a near prurient essense in the fixture that insures this vintage will deliver a lot of pleasure.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

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.

Decanter.com

90 / 100

byJames Lawther MWthe4/29/2016

Bettane & Desseauve

16 / 20

the4/28/2016

Charnu et mûr, note de prune et de cerise noire, allonge tapissante, beaux tannins enrobés, longueur avec de la fraîcheur.

Vinous

89-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Lés Cruzelles is terrific. Bright, focused and also generous in the glass, the 2015 balances aromatic intensity with textural richness. Dark red cherry, violet, lavender, mint and wild flowers are all beautifully delineated throughout. There is a sense of energy here that is impossible to miss, while the finish is equally memorable. Lés Cruzelles is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc planted on gravel/clay soils. Harvest took place between September 15 and October 6.

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Dropsiges Bouquet mit leicht stieligen Würznoten. Im Gaumen mit viel schier kompottiger Frucht aufwartend, im Finale eine tolle Holunderexpression, hat Substanz und kann gut altern. 17/20 2023 – 2038

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

This is so on it with velvety tannins and rich fruit. So much fun to taste. Generous and exotic.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Silky and caressing in feel, with gentle rooibos tea, blood orange and raspberry notes that move gracefully, gaining depth through the finish.—J.M.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarin

Vinifié par Denis Durantou de l'Eglise Clinet
Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez au fruité très précis. Bouche délicieuse. Le vin y scintille ! Corps
normal, mais sapidité très forte. Belle finale éclatante, aux tannins fins. Délicieux. L'élevage pourrait le
magnifier.

La Revue du Vin de France

16-16,5 / 20

Moins immédiat mais plus profond que la Chenade, ce classique de l'appellation est une grande réussite :  un vin parfumé, savoureux, frais et persistant. Remarquable!