Château la Croix de Gay 1996
Pomerol AOC
13%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
A lovely Pomerol made seductive by its crisp fruitiness, smooth nature and great balance.
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Lot presentation
Château la Croix de Gay 1996
The wine
La Croix de Gay is a superb Pomerol, dominated by Merlot; refined, generous and suave. Leave it in your cellar for fifteen years, and you won't be disappointed.
Château Croix de Gay is a small 4-hectare domaine in the heart of Pomerol. The domaine is now in the hands of Chantal Lebreton. The property produces a wine named Fleur de Gay using the best Merlot vines. An absolutely exceptional Pomerol.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Marginally stained label
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- no
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13 %
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Appellation:
- Pomerol
- Owner:
- GFA La Croix de Gay
- Vintage:
- 1996
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 16°
- Viticulture:
- sustainable farming More information....
- Intensity:
- classic
- Leading aroma:
- black fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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