Château Vray Croix de Gay 2010

The complexity and refinement of a Pomerol wine

The estate

Located among the most beautiful crus of its appellation, the Château Vray Croix de Gay is in line with the very beautiful references of Pomerol, on the right bank of the Bordeaux region.

The vineyard

The vineyard extends over an area of 3.36 hectares divided into 9 plots subdivided into micro-plots. The vines, averaging 48 years old, are planted on clayey gravels in the heart of the Pomerol plateau.

Vinification and aging

Throughout the vinification, a gentle and optimal extraction is favored. The aging is carried out in French oak barrels with medium heat (including 50% new barrels) for 14 months.

Blend

Merlot (80%) and cabernet franc (20%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Vray Croix de Gay 2010

Tasting

Vivid and complex, this great red wine from Pomerol with a silky touch harmoniously blends notes of truffles and violets with smoky and delicate tannins.

Storage

Accessible today, this wine can wait in the cellar until at least 2035 to exhale its full aromatic palette.

Food and wine pairings

With its structure and aromatic richness, this Château Vray Croix de Gay 2010 ideally pairs with dishes in sauce, game, truffle-based dishes or even chocolate desserts.