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Château la Croix de Gay 1989

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Enjoy with friends
  • Color: Red
  • 12.50% 
  • 2.25L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

A lovely Pomerol made seductive by its crisp fruitiness, smooth nature and great balance. More info

  • Quantity: 3 Bottles
  • Level: 2 into-neck, 1 base of neck
  • Label: 3 marked label, 3 stained label, 3 wrinkled label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Pomerol
  • Producer/Owner: GFA La Croix de Gay
  • More information....

Château la Croix de Gay serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Civet de marcassin, Lièvre à la royale, Civet de lièvre.

Peak: To drink

  • Vintage score: 19/20
  • What the experts say...

    Très corsé, concentré et étonnamment profond, le 1989 de La Croix de Gay présente d'excellents tannins et une belle richesse en extrait. (...) Il atteste parfaitement du souci de qualité qui anime les propriétaires. Source : Robert Parker (1/93)

    Lot presentation
    Château la Croix de Gay

    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.

    Information about domain Château la Croix de Gay

    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: 3 Bottles
    • Level: 2 into-neck, 1 base of neck
    • Label: 3 marked label, 3 stained label, 3 wrinkled label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 12.50 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Pomerol
    • Producer/Owner: GFA La Croix de Gay
    • Vintage: 1989
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: To drink
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Sustainable farming 
    • Size (in ha): 12
    • Volume: 40000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet franc

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    Château la Croix de Gay 1989

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format