Chateau Vray Croix de Gay 2011

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.