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The '''Cruse''' family is a well-known French wine-making family, {{as of|2011|lc=y}} consisting primarily of two cousins,{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} [[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]]<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.


==History==
==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 1815 Hermann Cruse, a merchant from [[Segeburg]] in [[Germany]], settled in the [[Bordeaux]] region of France. In 1865, he 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.<ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = thewinedoctor.com | publisher = Site Editor | year = 2008| url =http://www.thewinedoctor.com/tastingsprofile/issan.shtml | accessdate =2008-06-13}}</ref> 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.
Emmanuel Henri Georges Cruse purchased the Chateau d'Issan winery in 1945.<ref>{{cite web| title = Overview| work = thewinedoctor.com | publisher = Site Editor | year = 2008| url =http://www.thewinedoctor.com/tastingsprofile/issan.shtml | accessdate =2008-06-13}}</ref> 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 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.
In 1999 Emmanuel Cruse II's cousin{{citation needed|date=October 2011}} 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==
==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.
In 1973, the Cruse family lost Chateau Pontet-Canet when a [[wine fraud]] was discovered in which cheap [[table wine]] was turned into expensive red [[Bordeaux (wine)|Bordeaux]] by falsifying the records. The ensuing scandal forced Cruse to sell the estate in 1975 to Cognac merchant Guy Tesseron, owner of [[Château Lafon-Rochet]].

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==Notable Relatives==


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==Notable members==
*[[Emmanuel Cruse II]]
*[[Emmanuel Cruse II]]


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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pontet-canet.com/uk/enhistoire1.htm History of Chateau Pontet-Canet]
* [http://www.pontet-canet.com/uk/enhistoire1.htm History of Chateau Pontet-Canet]
* [http://www.chateau-issan.com/ Chateau D'issan]
* [http://www.chateau-issan.com/ Chateau d'Issan]
* [http://www.chateau-corbin.com/ Chateau Corbin]
* [http://www.chateau-corbin.com/ Chateau Corbin]


[[Category:French winemakers]]
[[Category:French winemakers]]
[[Category:French Jews]]
[[Category:Vintners]]
[[Category:Vintners]]
[[Category:Jewish families]]
[[Category:Sephardi Jews]]
[[Category:Jewish surnames]]
[[Category:Spanish and Portuguese Jews]]
[[Category:American winemakers]]

Revision as of 02:27, 28 October 2011

The Cruse family is a well-known French wine-making family, as of 2011 consisting primarily of two cousins,[citation needed] Emmanuel Cruse II and Annabelle Cruse-Bardinet, who own the Chateau d'Issan[1][2] and Chateau Corbin,[3] respectively.

History

In 1815 Hermann Cruse, a merchant from Segeburg in Germany, settled in the Bordeaux region of France. In 1865, he 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.

Emmanuel Henri Georges 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[citation needed] 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.

Wine fraud scandal

In 1973, the Cruse family lost Chateau Pontet-Canet when a wine fraud was discovered in which cheap table wine was turned into expensive red Bordeaux by falsifying the records. The ensuing scandal forced Cruse to sell the estate in 1975 to Cognac merchant Guy Tesseron, owner of Château Lafon-Rochet.

Notable members

References

  1. ^ "Overview". Forbes.com. Forbes Magazine. 2006-02-21.
  2. ^ "Overview". winetastetv.com. Wine Taste TV. 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-17.
  3. ^ "Overview". winetastetv.com. Wine Taste TV. 2008. Retrieved 2008-01-11.
  4. ^ "Overview". thewinedoctor.com. Site Editor. 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
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