Les Creisses

The cuvée les Creisses is made up of 2 blended terroirs: 11 ha located on a stony calcareous clay plateau with deep soil on one hand, and on the other hand 20 ha of plots spread across poorer gravel terraces (Villafranchian gravels) bordered by woodland, planted with old Grenache and Cinsault vines. The blending of these 2 terroirs and the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Carignan yields silkiness, density, and freshness thanks to the calcareous terroir, combined with the finesse brought by the old Grenache and Cinsault. The Domaine les Creisses also produces a second cuvée as a Vin de Pays named Les Brunes, and the Mourvèdre (20%) that partly makes up this cuvée comes from a hillside terroir on an ancient lava flow, oriented south-east. Here, the dark basaltic soil gave its name to the cuvée Les Brunes. However, Les Brunes, appellation Coteaux du Languedoc, is above all composed of a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and also complemented by Syrah (20%). Philippe Chesnelong is technically advised by his cousin from Bordeaux, Louis Mitjaville, and the experience brought by the latter is undeniable in terms of vinification and the ageing of the wines. Les Brunes is a powerful Languedoc red, aged 16 to 18 months in barrels for one-third new oak, and requiring a few years of cellaring. Les Brunes delivers a beautiful depth and shows a very dark and intense colour, while developing aromas of blackcurrant, red fruits, and spices. The tannic structure is tight, and the finish of this red wine remains nonetheless lively, with notes of cocoa and a hint of mentholated freshness. The Cabernet Sauvignon and the sun of the Pays d'Oc lend it something of the style, structure, and richness of a great wine from Bordeaux… The wine is built to age for 5 to 8 years, and it is advisable to decant it well before serving, in order to enjoy it at its best. Domaine les Creisses is well known among enthusiasts and recognised by specialist critics. It can also be found on the tables of the finest restaurants, and one should not hesitate to acquire a few bottles, as the potential of the wines from Domaine Les Creisses is considerable, and the quality-to-price ratio is undeniable. 

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