Château La Croix du Casse 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Croix du Casse 2024

Tasting

Nose
Strawberry, raspberry, black plum are all fragrances blending harmoniously in a precise nose, revealing floral and spicy notes as it aerates.

Palate
The palate harmoniously combines balance, freshness and creaminess through to a lively finish with beautiful minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This Pomerol will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, duck breast with red fruits, or stews such as beef bourguignon. Soft-ripened cheeses like Saint-Nectaire or Brie will also find a beautiful echo with this wine.

The silkiness and richness of a Pomerol wine

The estate

The Château La Croix du Casse, located in Bordeaux, was acquired by the Casteja family in 2005, after belonging to the Audy family since 1956. Thanks to a remarkable vineyard and top-level technical facilities, the estate produces seductive wines that are true to the elegance and richness characteristic of this prestigious terroir.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château La Croix du Casse enjoys a privileged position at the southern tip of the Pomerol plateau. The vines flourish on a characteristic terroir composed of gravel and ancient sands, resting on a subsoil particularly rich in iron pan. This unique geological composition imparts the wines with their distinctive character and remarkable aging potential.

The vintage

The year 2024 began with a cold and wet winter, followed by a mild but erratic spring. Bud break occurred around March 20, with significant rainfall. Flowering took place from mid-May to early June in unstable weather conditions. July saw improvement, followed by an ideal August, while September remained uncertain.

Vinification and aging

Plot-by-plot vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, followed by aging in French oak barrels, 50% new wood, for a period of 18 months.

Blend

95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc