Château Les CRUZELLES
Red

Mr. Durantou (owner of Église-Clinet who died in 2020) produced only 1500 cases per year of his remarkable Lalande de Pomerol Les Cruzelles. Incomparably superior to the neighbouring Pomerol of the same price.

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Les Cruzelles is another stellar wine in this range from sisters Noëmie and Constance Durantou. There's a bit more clay in this section of the vineyard, which comes through in the wine's broad textures and darker fruit profile vis-à-vis La Chenade. Black cherry, lavender, cloves, menthol and licorice add to an impression of somber gravitas. This will need time in the cellar, as the tannins are formidable."

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Les Cruzelles [...] is neat and tidy on the nose, brisk blackberry, blueberry and violet scents that gain vigour in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannins that seem to make this Lalande-de-Pomerol just "glide". Precise and delivering perfect acidity, this is a beautifully crafted Les Cruzelles that lingers in the mouth, white pepper on the aftertaste."

Bettane+Desseauve : 91-92/100 “Blackcurrant and violet create an intense, sophisticated bouquet. The structured yet elegant palate combines depth, finesse and harmony.”

J-M Quarin : 91/100 “A deep, intense and beautiful red colour. A very aromatic, refined and fruity nose. A hint of truffle. Delicate on the palate at first, then very flavourful in the mid-palate, with slightly firm tannins; the wine melts on the palate, juicy, delicate, fragrant and long-lasting.”