Les Cruzelles was the Lalande-de-Pomerol project of the late Denis Durantou
Lapo Berti spent two decades working harvests around the world (starting with Selvapiana in his native Tuscany) before settling in La Morra in 2012 to start his own project
Serve it with a chill and drink it young while it's bursting with energy
a coastal Tuscan answer to great Right Bank Bordeaux
The result is one of Pommard's prettier faces: classic depth and grip
Griesel & Compagnie, Pinot Blanc Granit Dosage Zero Auerbacher Furstenlager, 2020 (Pre-sale, wine arrives by the end of 2026) bdycount091824 Les Cruzelles was the Lalande-de-PomerolA perfectly coalesced mouthfeel that shines a laser beam onto the nuances of the terroir. It would be impossible not to love this wine. It finds perfect balance in its structure, oozing minerality, with a creamy body, slightly caramelized fruit, and a waxy delicate finish. It is drinking beautifully now, but could probably age many more years in bottle. Single vineyard wines here are only made in the best years with a single varietal, from the very