La CHENADE
Red

80% Merlot, La Chenade is the almost second wine of the Cruzelles. Designed and conceived by Mr. Durantou (Église-Clinet), this is one of the best quality-price ratios on the entire right bank. The 2020 vintage, rated 92/100, is praised by Vinous (Martin): “Extremely pure, very harmonious, this Lalande-de-Pomerol is quietly gaining in power.” We’re confident!

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 La Chenade is fabulous. Beautifully perfumed and sumptuous, La Chenade is drop-dead gorgeous. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. Silky tannins add to an impression of total finesse. Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, rose petal and a discreet touch of oak linger on the refined, resonant finish. What a delight."

Vinous (N. Martin): 90-92/100 “The 2025 La Chenade [...] has more intensity and fruit concentration compared with its stablemate, Saintayme, blackcurrant and raspberry, a touch of iodine coming through with time. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins, impressive depth for a Lalande-de-Pomerol, though elegant and harmonious. Just a dash of black pepper towards the finish, a classy offering of a wine that consistently ranks among the best values in Bordeaux."

Bettane+Desseauve : 89-90/100 “Open and charming, this Lalande-de-Pomerol blends red and black fruits with floral notes. Supple, fresh and well-structured, it is a wine that is a pleasure to drink.”

J-M Quarin : 89/100 “A beautiful deep red colour with black highlights. An intense, refined and fruity nose. Hints of toast and vanilla. Delicate on the palate at first, very aromatic in the mid-palate; the wine melts on the palate, pleasant and juicy. A finish of medium length.”