L’Étoile du Taillan 2022 – Presale

36€ per bottle sold by case of 6 in presale

Limited advance sales of our prestige cuvée!

An important symbol: the 128-year history of the Cruse family

It reveals the quintessence of the vineyard with singularity and emotion: the purest, the best. In ancient times, quintessence referred to the fifth element (after water, air, earth and fire), considered to be a celestial element. The star, too, has a spiritual dimension, embodying direction, eternity and connection with the universe.

And that’s how the Cruse family sees this prestige cuvée: a symbolic representation of its expertise and history. Château du Taillan has been passed down from father to son for 96 years, and since 1992 Mr Henri-François Cruse has entrusted the destiny of the Château to his 5 daughters: Violaine, Marie-Caroline, Armelle, Myriam and Christiane.

The star that guides, shines and anchors all that is not palpable: the love and values of a family beyond earthly life.

A Grande Réserve cuvée

The Cruse family and their team have decided to produce this wine only during the greatest vintages. In 2010, it was the Cuvée des Dames, and in 2022, the ‘finest vintage ever produced at the estate’ is the Étoile du Taillan. The team hand-picked the oldest Merlot grapes on the estate, from plot number 41, planted since 1959, and blended them with a nice batch of Cabernet Sauvignon. The vinification was carried out separately, delicately in a small vat. Finally, l’Étoile du Taillan was matured for 12 months in 100% new barrels, to achieve a smooth, fine finish. The nose is dominated by black fruit: blackcurrant, blackberry, accompanied by some lovely toasty notes.