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Chateau Vray Croix de Gay

Chateau Vray Croix de Gay Pomerol

Bordeaux

Pomerol

Good quality, supple tannins, easy to approach with the telltale silkiness of Pomerol tannins and plenty of ripe berry fruits, easy to recommend. 28hl/h yields, harvest September 5 to 22, with a big gap in between Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Vincent Dupuch director overseeing this as well as their Left Bank estates. New cellar will open in 2026, now that the vinification has been brought into Pomerol, from Siaurac where it was produced previously. 30% new oak, with a few amphoras,

Inside Bordeaux

The 2022 Vray Croix de Gay, 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-purple in color. It bursts with bold notions of blackberry preserves, prunes, and boysenberries, giving way to notions of crushed rocks, tar, and Sichuan pepper. The full-bodied palate is jam packed with black fruit preserves flavors, accented by earthy undertones and framed with ripe, rounded tannins, finishing with a spicy lift. pH 3.85.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Working with the vintage, delivering crunchy red and blue fruits, lovely floral aromatics, stretches out through the palate, not hugely classic Pomerol but a thoroughly delicious wine, no need to wait too long although it builds through the palate and should deepen further over ageing. The new cellar here will be for the 2025 vintage, 80% new oak. Higher Cabernet Franc than usual.

Bright and vivid red cherry in colour, with fruit character just skirting full ripeness - expect greengage and redcurrant, with lemongrass and slate that makes things juicy and with plenty of lift, but a little high in acidity. Jean Claude Berrouet consultant, Vincent Millet director, Penelope Godefroy technical director, organic farming. First full year under the Calon Ségur umbrella, after Suravenir purchased from Artemis Domaines in September 2020.

An impressively consistent 3.67ha estate, this has depth, character and energy, the tannins are fairly controlling at this point, but there is vibrant black fruit underneath. Full of charm and interest, with a seductive floral edge unrolling as it opens in the glass. New owners Suravenir Assurance of Calon Ségur, but still Penelope Godefroy as technical director, working with director Vincent Millet. Jean-Claude Berrouet consultant.

Category	Red wine
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Producer	Chateau Vray Croix de Gay
Vintages	2022
Country	France, Bordeaux, Pomerol
Bottle	75 cl

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