Product Description
The 2020 Les Cruzelles is made up of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc and was aged in 50% new French oak barrels. There are expected to be around 18,000 bottles made with 14.5% abv. This wine has excellent scores for its price and offers an exceptional value for money.
Tasting Notes
Vinous 91
The 2020 Les Cruzelles is very composed, delineated and focused on the nose, with fresh black fruit, forest floor and light black mushroom scents. The oak is very nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and caressing at the mouth, with plia
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2037
Robert Parker 92
The 2020 Les Cruzelles is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, coming from gravelly clay soil. The Merlot was picked from the 10th to the 15th September, and the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 16th of September. It has an alcohol of 14.5% and is aging in French oak barrels, 50% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts with impactful notes of plum preserves, blueberry compote and kirsch, plus suggestions of violets, mocha and pencil lead. The medium to full-bodied palate explodes with vibrant black fruits and fantastic freshness, framed by ripe, velvety tannins, finishing long and fragrant. 18,000 bottles are expected to be made.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039
Producer Profile
Château Les Cruzelles
Estate Information
Area under vines: 10 hectares
Production: 26 000 bottles a year
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
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Price excluding Duty & VAT (in bond) - This price excludes UK duty and VAT and is available to customers storing in a UK bonded warehouse or where goods are sold for export outside of the UK.
Price including Duty & VAT - This price includes UK duty and VAT which are chargeable on all orders for UK domestic delivery.
Price excluding VAT (Duty Paid) – Price available for export outside of the UK only.
Price including VAT – list price is inclusive of VAT for UK domestic delivery.
Delivery will be charged separately at checkout.
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