Vinous 92-94 / 100 par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019 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!
Vinifera 92 / par Jacques Perrin le 01/05/2019 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 par Jeff Leve le 23/04/2019 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 par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019 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 par James Suckling le 12/04/2019 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.
Wine Spectator 90-93 / 100 par James Molesworth le 03/04/2019 In a crowd-pleaser style, with notes of warm plum and cherry preserves forming the core and a light, toasty vanilla frame.