Chateau Vray Croix De Gay, Pomerol 2014

“Precise and viscous character reminiscent of black plums, mixed tea leaves, myrtle and caraway. Full-bodied, decidedly smooth and composed in the sip, it closes harmonious and balanced with great class. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.” - Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com

Food Pairing: This wine goes well with beef, lamb, poultry and wild game (venison).

Tasting Notes:

The plum, boysenberry and raspberry fruit is very aromatic. Picking up subtle anise, alder and tobacco notes slowly but steadily through the finish. A graphite edge is buried deep.

Pairing:

Braised Lamb Shank, Eggplant Parmigiana, Cured Meat

Tasting Notes:

The Gruaud-Larose wines combine finesse and balance, and are less tannic than they were in the past. Made to be aged for several years, and a many years in the best vintages, they need at least ten years to soften before drinking. Their colour is almost black, and the bouquet presents powerful aromas of red fruit. On the palate, they reveal themselves to be creamy, full-bodied and rich.

Tasting Notes:

The aromas to this are phenomenal with oyster shell, blackberries, iodine and black truffles. Full-bodied, layered and so refined and intense. Love the texture and intensity. Chalky. Amazing. Goes on for minutes. 

Tasting Notes:

One of the great Bordeaux families owns this vineyard, and the wine is already well-balanced in terms of fruit and tannins. The Cabernet Sauvignon's powerful black cherry notes give the wine's structure a luscious quality. It will mature nicely and is rich. Goes nicely with chicken, wild game, and red meats.

A blend of dark and deep red cherries is at the wines core. The tannins, are soft, the fruit is bright, crisp, fresh and peppery. Nice complexity. Liquorice aromas, long finish. Very good and well balanced. Give it a few more years and this beauty will be even better. This wine pairs well with beef, lamb, wild game (venison) and poultry.