Les Cruzelles 2009

Lalande de Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

This estate, owned by L’Eglise Clinet’s Denis Durantou, has produced a dense purple-colored, relatively backward wine with a nose of creme caramel, white chocolate, black cherry and black currant. The wine is medium to full-bodied, very pure, elegant and in need of several years of cellaring. It should last for 10-15 years.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027 01 March 2012

A brilliant effort from proprietor Denis Durantou, this wine (80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc with a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) hit 14.5% natural alcohol. Rich mocha and black cherry notes are followed by a powerful, lavishly rich, almost extravagant style of wine that is almost atypical for Lalande de Pomerol, yet the purity, richness, and density are all there. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted two times.)

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-25 01 April 2010

Very chewy for this appellation, with lots of tannins. Character of ripe fruit and toasted oak. It all comes together. Full and juicy on the palate. Try after 2015.

Score: 92

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2015+ 15 February 2012

Blueberry and loads of dark fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Juicy finish.

Score: 90 - 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

Consistently impressive Lalande de Pomerol from Denis Durantou, just a stone's throw from his celebrated Eglise Clinet. Denis says that the terroir here has the potential of Pomerol, making this a fantastic value at a much more affordable price. 90M, 10CF. Attractively spiced mocha nose with some toast. Smooth in texture with sweet black plum blanced by spicy undertones. Creamy with good density and a fresh finish.

Score: 89 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010

Very rich and broad and opulent. Very hot and exaggerated. Rather rustic. Concentrated. Awkward.

Score: 15 - 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016 to 2022 29 March 2010