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Tasting notes
Score 91-92/100 · James Suckling

A very finely textured red with cherries, chocolate and berries. Medium body and fine tannins. A beauty. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
91-92/100

James Suckling

90
88-91/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

88 - 91 points
Wine Spectator
Score 88-91/100 · Wine Spectator

The juicy, fun raspberry and blackberry fruit has melded nicely with singed anise and fruitcake accents. Polished finish. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2022-2030, Jancis Robinson MW

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Picked 22-29 September and 6 October. More clay and 50% new oak. Ripe and round with real racy structure. Lots of energy and a little more tannin than the Chenade. Good stuff! GV Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2022-2030

90 - 93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 90-93/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 Lés Cruzelles is a more serious, structured wine than the Chenade. Beams of tannin give the wine its sense of energy and drive. Blue and purplish hued stone fruits, licorice, lavender, menthol and graphite are nicely delineated. Far from an easygoing wine, the 2016 will need a year or two in bottle to be at its best. I was not at all surprised when Denis Durantou told me he planned to give the 2016 an extra month or two in barrel. The wine will probably need all of that added time in barrel to fully come together. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

About the producer

Les Cruzelles
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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