Denis Durantou Château Les Cruzelles Lalande-de-Pomerol

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Blackberry

Denis Durantou

Denis Durantou Château Les Cruzelles Lalande-de-Pomerol

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Denis Durantou Château Les Cruzelles Lalande-de-Pomerol is a premium red wine produced by the renowned winemaker Denis Durantou. The wine comes from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, which is known for producing some of the finest Merlot-based wines in Bordeaux. The vineyard features a unique terroir with clay and limestone soils that impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with a rich and complex flavor profile that showcases the best of the Merlot grape.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Denis Durantou Château Les Cruzelles Lalande-de-Pomerol is an exquisite example of a traditional Bordeaux blend.On the nose, this wine offers up a delightful array of aromas, including blackberry, raspberry, cedar, tobacco, and vanilla. On the palate, it has a rich, velvety texture that is balanced by firm tannins and a long finish. The flavors are of ripe dark fruits, spice, and earthy minerals, with a hint of smoke and leather. This is a complex, yet approachable wine that will pair well with a variety of dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2050

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Denis Durantou

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review