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93 Points
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90 Points
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92 Points
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15.5 Points
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92 Points
Crafted entirely from 100% Merlot, La Chenade showcases the grape’s vibrant character, making it a standout choice for Merlot lovers.
With ratings from 90 to 93, this wine impresses with its balance of ripe fruit and mineral nuances, reflecting its quality and craftsmanship.
With only 30% new oak, the wine emphasizes fruit purity, delivering a plush and silky texture with fine, elegant tannins that make it enjoyable now and for years to come.
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Description
La Chenade Lalande-de-Pomerol 2021 is a remarkable second wine from Château Les Cruzelles, offering a pure expression of Merlot that captivates the senses. Crafted exclusively from 100% Merlot, this vintage showcases bright, red fruits on the nose, with enticing aromas of strawberries, cherries, ripe plum, mint, and hints of pie crust. The winemaking process employs just 30% new oak, allowing the fruit to shine while adding subtle complexity.
On the palate, La Chenade delivers a vibrant, mineral acidity with delightful notes of wet stone, graphite, and liquorice. Its texture is velvet-like, supported by fine, elegant tannins that create a harmonious mouthfeel. Critics have praised its balance and freshness, with James Suckling highlighting its creamy, fleshy tannins and succulent core of ripe plum and chocolate. Decanter describes it as refined and understated, with a gorgeous expression of terroir that offers layers of flavor and a cooling finish. With a production of only 20,000 bottles, La Chenade is a beautiful and accessible Merlot that is sure to impress.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Mint, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Palate:Chocolate, Graphite, Plum
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
Description
La Chenade Lalande-de-Pomerol 2021 is a remarkable second wine from Château Les Cruzelles, offering a pure expression of Merlot that captivates the senses. Crafted exclusively from 100% Merlot, this vintage showcases bright, red fruits on the nose, with enticing aromas of strawberries, cherries, ripe plum, mint, and hints of pie crust. The winemaking process employs just 30% new oak, allowing the fruit to shine while adding subtle complexity.
On the palate, La Chenade delivers a vibrant, mineral acidity with delightful notes of wet stone, graphite, and liquorice. Its texture is velvet-like, supported by fine, elegant tannins that create a harmonious mouthfeel. Critics have praised its balance and freshness, with James Suckling highlighting its creamy, fleshy tannins and succulent core of ripe plum and chocolate. Decanter describes it as refined and understated, with a gorgeous expression of terroir that offers layers of flavor and a cooling finish. With a production of only 20,000 bottles, La Chenade is a beautiful and accessible Merlot that is sure to impress.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Mint, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Palate:
Chocolate, Graphite, Plum
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Mint, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Chocolate, Graphite, Plum
Pork
Red Meat