Château Vray Croix de Gay 2023

The typicity and refinement of a Pomerol red wine

The property

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. Former winemaker of Pétrus, Jean-Claude Berrouet joined the technical teams of the Château in 2013 as a consulting oenologist.

The vineyard

Château Vray Croix de Gay is a Pomerol wine from a vineyard of 3.67 hectares spread over 9 plots subdivided into micro-plots. The vines, averaging 23 years old, are planted on clayey gravels in the heart of the Pomerol plateau. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2018.

Vinification and aging

Following a 20-day maceration, the aging is carried out in barrels (65% new barrels), the rest in barrels of one wine and in amphorae for 18 months.

Blend

This Château Vray Croix de Gay 2023 is the result of a blend of merlot (98%) and cabernet franc (2%).