Beautiful dark, lively red colour. The bouquet is fresh and fruity, with ripe black and red berry notes and hints of understated oak. Starts out straightforward and characterful on the palate, with fruity flavours intensifying on the finish. A wine with plenty of character.
Château de Cruzeau located in the southern part of the Pessac Léognan appellation in the Graves region, is a very old terroir whose winemaking vocation goes back to the 17th century A man of law, Jacques de Cruzeau bequeathed both his name and the beginning of a prestigious winegrowing tradition His wines were highly prized by the leading Bordeaux brokers in the 18th century.
Attracted by Château de Cruzeau’s remarkable terroir of gravelly hilltops with ideal sun exposure, and its superb winegrowing potential, André Lurton acquired the estate in 1973.