Chateau de Cruzeau - Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2020
Price: $24.89
| Producer | Chateau de Cruzeau |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | White Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 09312 |
Chateau de Cruzeau Description
Hand picking, whole grape pressing, and fermentation and ageing in oak barrels with bâtonnage (lees stirring) are but a few of the quality-oriented winemaking practices enabling us to make the most of superb grapes. Featuring fruity and floral overtones, this wine consistently leaves the impression of a vivacious, distinguished wine.
Appearance: Clear, brilliant colour, with a nice pale yellow hue and some silver highlights.
Nose: The nose is expressive, fresh, very aromatic, marked by notes of white fruit (peach, nectarine, pear); all slightly lemony and associated with a very discreet woodiness.
Mouth: The attack is supple. On the palate, it is a wine with a nice structure, a good balance, freshness and fatness. Notes of white fruit, but also of citrus (lemon) dominate the palate. The oak is well integrated. Good length. This Chateau de Cruzeau is an elegant wine. It will be a pleasure to drink as an aperitif, with a ballotine of salmon, a blanquette of veal or a Comte cheese.
Vinous Media: 90-92 Points
The 2020 Chateau de Cruzeau Blanc has a perfumed nose of yellow plum, nectarine and honeysuckle scents and hints of Swiss roll, all quite irresistible. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity; crisp red apple and orange zest intermingle with pithy pear notes toward the finish. This is a delicious Pessac-Leognan in the making.
