Châteai Vray Gay Cross 2015 - Pomerol 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinifera

4 / 5

the4/1/2018

Belle expression fruitée sur des notes de fruits noirs et de griotte. Ensemble séducteur avec une texture d’une belle consistance et une finale fruitée.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe3/2/2018

The 2015 Vray Croix de Gay has a crisp bouquet with blackberry, undergrowth, sage and black truffle scents, a little disjointed at first but gaining cohesion with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a crisp line of acidity, nicely focused with a tensile and quite persistent finish. This has developed nicely during its élevage and should give plenty of drinking pleasure over the next 15 to 20 years. Anticipated maturity: 2021 - 2038.

Vinous

95 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/27/2018

The 2015 Vray Croix de Gay is just as alluring from bottle as it was from barrel. Inky, powerful and explosive, the 2015 exudes richness in all of its dimensions. Blueberry jam, crème de cassis, licorice, menthol, spice and lavender form an exotic mélange of aromas and flavors, but it is the wine's balance and sense of proportion that are most impressive. Even with all of its intensity, the 2015 remains gracious and light on its feet for such a rich wine. This sumptuous, inviting Pomerol is a star in the making. Don't miss it.

Wine Spectator

89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/15/2018

Solid, if a bit chunky in feel, with a mix of red and black currant notes backed by brambly grip. Notes of ganache and apple wood fill in. Offers a light anise echo and some freshness through the finish, so this might settle in with some cellaring. Best from 2020 through 2028. 900 cases made. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/12/2018

Complex aromas of dark fruits, mushrooms, orange peel and dried flowers follow through to a full body. Round and velvety tannins and a chewy, rich finish. A gorgeous young wine. Needs four or five years to soften. Drink in 2022 and onwards.

Decanter.com

94 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/26/2018

Just 3ha in size, part owned by Artemis of Latour, with Penelope Godefroy as winemaker. This is fabulous, one of the finds of the tasting - tight but juicy dark fruits show great complexity with fine tannins. A sexy Pomerol, but not overly so, this is elegant and compelling.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/29/2016

The 2015 Château Vray Croix de Gay has a modest blackberry and iodine scented bouquet, a subtle seaweed scent developing with aeration. The palate is smooth on the entry with fine tannin, a little more lactic than its peers but with fine depth, harmonious to the finish - though there is a bit of oak to be absorbed on the finish. I would have liked more sophistication and finesse to come through on this wine, because their parcels are so well located on the plateau. Hopefully it will just gain a little more complexity through its élevage. Drink 2020-2035

Bettane & Desseauve

16 / 20

the4/28/2016

Dimension souple et généreuse, mais intensité limitée pour un tel terroir. Grain de tannin distingué avec un bel étirement et une fraîcheur de constitution bienvenue.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

byJames Lawther MWthe4/28/2016

The Latour presence is obviously working. Super depth of fruit but marked by an elegant texture and refined tannins. Smooth and long with good persistence. Harmonious. 2022-2035

Vinous

93-96 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Vray Croix de Gay is superb. Dark, inky and towering in its presence, the 2015 possesses magnificent concentration and stature. The flavors literally soar as the 2015 shows off its personality. Impossibly young today, the 2015 is likely to age well for years and decades. Mocha, plum, black cherry and lavender are fused in the huge, towering finish. This is a stunning, refined wine long on class and pedigree. Vray Croix de Gay is now partly owned by the Artemis Group. Jean-Claude Berrout consults.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

17 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/18/2016

Ma meilleure note donnée à ce cru en primeur.Couleur sombre, intense, belle et pourpre. Beau nez fin et épicé. Entrée en bouche délicatement moelleuse. Le vin s'offre très fruité, savoureuse, juteux et même complexe entre le milieu et la finale. Il s'achève long sur des arômes et des tannins distingués. Un délice.

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Das Bouquet zeigt staubige Konturen und wirkt so im Ansatz etwas trocken, darunter Waldbeerentouch. Im Gaumen erste Merlot-Schokonoten, Walderdbeeren in gekochter Form, angenehmes Finale. Wirkt in seiner Ausstrahlung eher artisanal. 17/20 2023 – 2038

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

Very fine and silky with ripe tannins and beautiful fruit. Lots of of walnut, plum and chocolate character. Orange peel. Tangy acidity. Shows promise.