A fruity and elegant red wine from Pomerol
The estate
Situated between the finest crus of its appellation, Château Vray Croix de Gay is one of the finest references in Pomerol, on the right bank of the Bordeaux region. Former winemaker at Pétrus, Jean-Claude Berrouet joined the technical teams of the Château in 2013 as a consultant oenologist.
The vineyard
Château Vray Croix de Gay is a Pomerol wine that stems from a 3.36-hectare vineyard, divided into 9 plots and subdivided into micro-parcels. The vines are planted on clay gravel in the heart of the Pomerol plateau.
The blend
Merlot
Cabernet Franc.
Château Vray Croix de Gay 2011: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Colour
Deep ruby/purple colour.
Nose
Rich, the nose reveals aromas of black fruits, truffles and violets.
Palate
The palate combines plum, soy, blackcurrant and black cherry aromas with empyreumatic notes. Full-bodied and fruity, this is an excellent wine for laying down.
The 2011's deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by hints of plum sauce, soy, black currants, black cherries, smoke and new barrique notes. The wine has loads of flavor, a corpulent, fruit-driven style, and lots of potential. It should drink easily for 10-12+ years.