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Les Cruzelles 2010

Lalande de Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Les Cruzelles gives up notes of baked plums, warm cassis and black cherry compote with hints of potpourri, rust and balsamic. Full-bodied, firmly texture and jam-packed with black fruit layers, it has a racy backbone and great length.

Score: 91

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2029 05 March 2020

A very well-made wine from proprietor Denis Durantou, this estate in Lalande de Pomerol came up with a wine that has luscious black cherry, and black currant fruit along with hints of caramel candy, vanilla and spice. Medium-bodied, round, pure and very graceful, it should be drunk over the next 7-10 years.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2023 01 February 2013

From the proprietor of the well-known Pomerol estate of L’Eglise Clinet, the 2010 Les Cruzelles, a sleeper of the vintage, is an amazingly constituted effort that transcends its humble appellation. Aromas of black raspberries, licorice, truffles and camphor are followed by a sweet, round, opulent, generous wine that should be consumed over the next decade.

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

The Les Cruzelles is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the former picked a little earlier than the La Chenade with 50% new oak. The nose is more extroverted, a little more flamboyant than the La Chenade with a tangible floral aspect and fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly grainy tannins. It is more linear than the La Chenade, slightly more peppery at the moment but still with great freshness towards the finish. It will need a little bottle age to come round. Recommended.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 November 2012

Lots of depth and supple cherry fruit. High-toned fleshy fruit, a very appealing juicy texture and a gentle finish.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 28 April 2011

More Merlot. Gravelly clay. Usually sold to the négoce. Economically difficult to produce this wine, same techniques as Église Clinet. Less than €8 a bottle! Price same for 15 years! Mid crimson. Very rich but fragrant. Thick and sweet and flattering. A bit less refreshing than some of Denis Durantou’s cheaper wines this year. A bit tiring.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2020 15 April 2011

Ripe, savoury, generous and more firmly structured than the '09. Attractive Burgundian red fruit aroma. Long. Gives the lighter Pomerol's a run for their money.

Score: 16

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2022 01 April 2011