Château Les Cruzelles - Lalande de Pomerol 2018 b5952cb1c3ab96cb3c8c63cfb3dccaca

Vinous

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Les Cruzelles comes from gravelly-clayey soil, the Merlot picked September 18-25 and the Cabernet Franc on September 28, and is raised in 40% new oak. It has a more opulent, higher-toned bouquet compared to the La Chenade, offering expressive blueberry and black currant fruit and becoming more floral in the glass as iris and violet emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins that provide real weight and concentration to this outstanding Lalande de Pomerol. There is wonderful weight and elegance and impressive delineation toward the persistent, spicy finish. Please tell me you bought this wine when it was released earlier this year!

WeinWisser

18 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinifera

92 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Le nez exhale des notes de zan, de fruits noirs, de cacao. Très jolie entrée en bouche, assez dense. Evolution sur une trame parfaitement ajustée qui précède une belle finale structurée. Excellent.  

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

Earthy, forest aromas with leaf, mint, and cherries from start to finish, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, silky and perfect for early drinking, with its fresh, sweet, red plum attributes.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

This is produced by Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet. The 2018 Les Cruzelles is blended of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc with 40% new oak and 14.5% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it features slightly reduced notions of asphalt and tires over a core of warm red and black plums, blackberry pie and boysenberries with hints of fruitcake, incense and potpourri. Full-bodied, rich and packed with perfumed black fruit, it has a velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing long.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

This is a firm and lightly chewy young wine with dark berries and blueberries and wet earth. Stony undertone. Full to medium body. Linear finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

92 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

In a crowd-pleaser style, with notes of warm plum and cherry preserves forming the core and a light, toasty vanilla frame.