Château La Croix de Gay 2025

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Croix de Gay 2025

Tasting

Nose

The bouquet reveals a beautiful aromatic freshness, marked by aromas of black fruits such as blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry, along with notes of red plum. This fruity ensemble is subtly complemented by floral hints reminiscent of violet, spicy nuances, and a minerality characteristic of its terroir.

Palate

The attack reveals a naturally smooth and fresh character. The structure is both refined and elegant, supported by very fine tannins and a moderate body. The whole offers remarkable depth and purity, true to the estate’s style.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée pairs wonderfully with delicate dishes such as roasted poultry, duck breast, or tender red meats like pork tenderloin or lamb served pink. It will also perfectly accompany mushroom-based recipes such as risotto or truffle pasta, as well as semi-soft cheeses like brie or camembert.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate Château La Croix de Gay 2025, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 17 and 18 °C. With great aging potential, this wine can be cellared and enjoyed at its best between 2028 and around 2050.

The elegance and freshness of a Pomerol wine

The estate

Located in the renowned region of Bordeaux, the Château La Croix de Gay is one of the oldest family-owned estates in the appellation. Officially established as a wine estate in 1772, although the family’s history on these lands dates back to 1477, this 4-hectare vineyard is now managed by Chantal Raynaud-Lebreton. Château La Croix de Gay stands out for its strong identity and deeply Bordeaux style, offering wines renowned for their purity, depth, and elegance.

The vineyard

This garden-like vineyard benefits from a unique hillside location facing north within the Pomerol appellation. The vines, spread across several plots, thrive on soils composed of ancient gravel over clay, as well as pure blue clay particularly rich in iron oxides.

The vintage

The season was marked by water stress that naturally limited vine yields. Despite these conditions, the growing cycle was able to conclude under exceptional weather, allowing for early harvests and optimal berry ripeness.

Winemaking and aging

The harvest is carried out entirely by hand. The merlot berries were picked between September 5 and 10, followed by cabernet franc on September 12. Maceration lasts between 23 and 25 days. The aging of Château La Croix de Gay 2025 is then carried out entirely in barrels, with 35% new oak and 65% one-year-old barrels, under the guidance of oenologist Axel Marchal.

Grape varieties

The blend of this Château La Croix de Gay 2025 is composed of 86.5% merlot and 13.5% cabernet franc.