he aromatics of Les Cruzelles are slighty fresher and more vital than La Chenade, with slightly more purity and definition, but it shares la Chenade's freshness, crispness, healthiness and cleanliness -- a pure run of delectably aromatic fresh Merlot fruits from a place where Merlot is very happy. On the palate it is livelier and more searching than La Chenade, and there is more architecture to the fruit, too.