Château Les Cruzelles - Lalande de Pomerol 2017 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Vinifera

92 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Très joli vin avec une belle densité, trame serrée, développement avec une belle énergie. Finale racée avec une dimension séveuse.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 Les Cruzelles is another fabulous Lalande de Pomerol from Denis Durantou. Gravel, smoke, cured meats, blueberry jam and incense give the Cruzelles much of its dark, brooding personality. Next to La Chenade, Les Cruzelles is darker, more tannic and offers greater structural intensity.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Soft, silky, juicy plums create a forward styled Romeo with earthy, dark red fruits and back notes of licorice. To be enjoyed on release, the wine was made from blending 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

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.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

Blended of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Les Cruzelles opens with crushed blackcurrants and blackberry compote notions with underlying menthol, pencil lead, anise and tobacco notes plus a waft of black pepper. Medium-bodied and quite minerally in the mouth, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with persistent earthy nuances.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

This shows a pretty center palate of dark fruit and hints of salt. Medium-bodied, firm and silky.

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

Gently steeped black currant and blackberry fruit glides through, infused with a mix of tea, savory and incense notes. Reveals a light sanguine echo at the end.—J.M.