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'''The Cruse Winemaking Dynasty''' is a well-known French [[Sephardic Jewish]] [[noble]] winemaking family originally from the [[Catalonia]] region of Spain, which formerly bore the name "[[Crescas]]" before changing it during the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. The Cruse family has resided in the [[Medoc]] region of France since the early 19th century. It is famous for its various brands of quality wines. The Cruse family today consists primarily of two cousins, [[Emmanuel Cruse II]] and Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet who own the [[Chateau d'issan]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = Forbes.com | publisher = Forbes Magazine| url = http://www.forbes.com/2006/02/21/cx_0221wine2.html | date =2006-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = winetastetv.com | publisher = Wine Taste TV | year = 2007| url = http://www.winetastetv.com/video/wine-regions/france/23/article%3C!---emmanuelcrusechateaudissan---%3E | accessdate =2007-04-17}}</ref> and [[Chateau Corbin]],<ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = winetastetv.com | publisher = Wine Taste TV| year = 2008| url = http://www.winetastetv.com/video/wine-regions/bordeaux/1845/article%3C!---annabellecruse-bardinetchateaucorbin---%3E | accessdate =2008-01-11}}</ref> respectively. |
'''The Cruse Winemaking Dynasty''' is a well-known French [[Sephardic Jewish]] [[noble]] winemaking family originally from the [[Catalonia]] region of Spain, which formerly bore the name "[[Crescas]]" before changing it during the [[Spanish Inquisition]]. The Cruse family has resided in the [[Medoc]] region of France since the early 19th century. It is famous for its various brands of quality wines. The Cruse family today consists primarily of two cousins, [[Emmanuel Cruse II]] and Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet who own the [[Chateau d'issan]]<ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = Forbes.com | publisher = Forbes Magazine| url = http://www.forbes.com/2006/02/21/cx_0221wine2.html | date =2006-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = winetastetv.com | publisher = Wine Taste TV | year = 2007| url = http://www.winetastetv.com/video/wine-regions/france/23/article%3C!---emmanuelcrusechateaudissan---%3E | accessdate =2007-04-17}}</ref> and [[Chateau Corbin]],<ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = winetastetv.com | publisher = Wine Taste TV| year = 2008| url = http://www.winetastetv.com/video/wine-regions/bordeaux/1845/article%3C!---annabellecruse-bardinetchateaucorbin---%3E | accessdate =2008-01-11}}</ref> respectively. |
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The Cruse Winemaking Dynasty is a well-known French Sephardic Jewish noble winemaking family originally from the Catalonia region of Spain, which formerly bore the name "Crescas" before changing it during the Spanish Inquisition. The Cruse family has resided in the Medoc region of France since the early 19th century. It is famous for its various brands of quality wines. The Cruse family today consists primarily of two cousins, Emmanuel Cruse II and Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet who own the Chateau d'issan[1][2] and Chateau Corbin,[3] respectively.
History
Originally from parts of Catalonia, Barcelona, and Aragon in Spain, the Cruse family (formerly Crescas), departed Spain in the early 16th century following the Alhambra Decree and relocated to parts of northern Italy where they lived for more than three centuries. There the family took up, among many endeavors, the art of winemaking. In the early 19th century, the family relocated to Southern France, specifically Bordeaux. In 1865, the Cruse family purchased Chateau Pontet-Canet. Herman Cruse moved quickly to improve the situation at Pontet-Canet by modernizing the facilities and building a subterranean wine cellar.
In 1940, following the Nazi invasion of France, much of the family fled to nearby Great Britain, Ireland, and the United States. After World War II, the Cruse family returned to Bordeaux to once again produce quality wine. Emmanuel Cruse purchased the Chateau d'issan winery in 1945.[4] There was much work to be done, including replanting the vineyards and re-equipping the dilapidated cellars, work which was duly undertaken; it was some time before the chateau received its long-overdue restoration.
In 1998, the grandson of Emmanuel Cruse, Emmanuel Cruse II became proprietor at the young age of 30. Under his proprietorship, the Cruse family still owns the property today, with Eric Pellon working as general manager. The effort and expenditure they have poured into Chateau d'Issan over the ensuing decades may be paying off, as some recent vintages have produced top quality wines.
In 1999 Emmanuel Cruse II's cousin Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet purchased the 15th century Chateau Corbin. Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet represents the 4th generation of the famous wine making family and one of the few women to own a winery in Bordeaux.
Additional holdings
Following the Nazi invasion of France in 1940, much of the family relocated to Great Britain, and some relocated to the United States where they settled in parts of North Carolina, a state with numerous wineries.
Wine fraud scandal
In 1973, long-time winemaker and great grandson of Hermann Cruse, Henri Cruse, was indicted on charges of wine fraud by mixing wine from Chateau Pontet-Canet with cheaper, less significant Rioja wine. The ensuing conviction forced Cruse to sell the estate in 1975 to Cognac merchant Guy Tesseron owner of Château Lafon-Rochet. The estate remains in his control today.
Notable Relatives
References
- ^ "Overview". Forbes.com. Forbes Magazine. 2006-02-21.
- ^ "Overview". winetastetv.com. Wine Taste TV. 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-17.
- ^ "Overview". winetastetv.com. Wine Taste TV. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-11.
- ^ "Overview". thewinedoctor.com. Site Editor. 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-13.