{"product_id":"chateau-de-cruzeau-2023-pessac-leognan-blanc","title":"Chateau De Cruzeau 2023 Pessac-Leognan Blanc","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Château de Cruzeau 2023 Pessac-Léognan Blanc is a highly expressive AOC Pessac-Léognan white wine crafted by the Vignobles Famille André Lurton family estate in Bordeaux, France. While white Bordeaux wines are traditionally a blend of multiple varieties, this specific estate cuvée showcases a pure expression of 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are grown on south-facing, gravelly hilltop soils that reflect solar heat and maintain excellent drainage, resulting in an exceptionally concentrated fruit profile. The 2023 vintage underwent whole-grape pressing and was fermented and aged for 10 months in oak barrels (35% new) on its full lees with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring), imbuing the final 12.5% ABV wine with a beautifully creamy, unctuous texture that contrasts its sharp varietal acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eOn the nose, this crystalline pale-yellow wine reveals an aromatic complexity defined by crisp grapefruit, lemon zest, crunchy pear, and tropical notes of guava, accented by delicate touches of tarragon, lemongrass, and white flowers. The palate exhibits an energetic, taut, and well-balanced structure with a fine weight and a distinctively mineral, saline core. Waves of yellow plum and citrus fruit give way to beautifully integrated oak nuances, showing up as subtle hints of brioche, toast, and white pepper on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGiven its harmonious balance of vibrant acidity and oak-derived texture, this dry white Bordeaux makes for a complex and versatile food companion. It pairs excellently with premium seafood dishes such as grilled salmon, seared scallops, or a traditional fish stew. The wine’s herbal and saline qualities also complement savory tapas, roasted pork loin, or aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91pts Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Château de Cruzeau 2023 Pessac-Léognan Blanc has earned notable praise from major wine publications, solidifying its status as an exceptional, under-the-radar value from the region. Wine Spectator awarded the vintage 92 points, calling out its vibrant style driven by herbal notes of tarragon and thyme alongside yuzu and yellow plum. Meanwhile, Wine Enthusiast rated the wine 91 points, highlighting its ripe, tropical fruit aromas and vibrant, lightly spicy character, and James Suckling added a 91-point score, commending the crisp and refreshing interplay between tropical guavas and bright lemongrass that yields to a beautifully creamy finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68192941768925,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/chateau-de-cruzeau-2020-pessac-leognan-blanc-wine-taylors-shop-460.jpg?v=1733028667","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/chateau-de-cruzeau-2023-pessac-leognan-blanc","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}