Chateau Les Cruzelles Rouge Lalande de Pomerol 2016

The 2016 Les Cruzelles, Denis Durantou’s other Lalande de Pomerol after La Chenade, was bottled around the same time, at the end of May 2018. It has a slightly more savory bouquet than the La Chenade, featuring scents of black cherry and lavender plus light notes of crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grippy tannin. There is a symmetry and tension about this Les Cruzelles that I love. It’s a tad closed at the moment, but it will open in its own time. 'Give it a chance to mellow,' says Durantou. Sage advice. Drink 2022-2038

- Vinous, 92pts