Vray Croix de Gay (BIO-ORGANIC) - Pomerol 2021

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe4/2/2024

The 2021 Vray Croix de Gay seems to have just lost a bit of luster on the nose, showing earthy red fruit, touches of smoke and black truffle, though it needs a little more cohesion. The palate is well-balanced with a fresh entry, but it lacks a bit of sub

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

Fresh currants, red cherries, white pepper and some nice green olives on the nose. Quite juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with fine, silky tannins and a succulent finish. Not a rich Pomerol but it shows excellent balance. From organically grown grapes. Delicious now, but this should hold very well in the next five to six years.

Bettane & Desseauve

93-94

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

On est immédiatement frappé par cette texture soyeuse, avec des flaveurs florales et une onctuosité relevée d'une pointe saline, qui se prolonge par une finale surprenante par sa longueur. Grand raffinement.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Soft-textured, chocolate-covered plums, licorice and sweet, black cherries show quite well on the nose and in the lush, polished, silky, dark-edged, plummy palate with a touch of chocolate that comes in on the endnote. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2042. 91-93

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Vray Croix de Gay is perfumed on the nose, offering truffle-tinged red fruit and a touch of damp, loamy soil. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, taut and fresh, leading to a light, slightly attenuated finish, yet it has plenty of freshness and should gain weight in barrel.

vvwine

89-91

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Helles Rubin, feiner Duft, delikate Fruchtnoten, Himbeeren, dazu dezent Kräuter. Im Gaumen schlank und frisch, leichter Körper, gut integrierte Tannine, die Säure verleiht dem Wein einen burgundischen Touch, sehr ausgewogen und von guter Länge. Gelungen. 2025-2035 (Verkostet im April 2022. Vintex)

Anthocyanes

87-88

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Des notes de feuille de murier, de pyrazines et de bourgeon de cassis. Charge tannique imposante, une extraction importante et toujours des notes de sous maturité. Une vraie déception. Attendons toutefois de gouter en bouteille avant d'être définitif.

Wine Advocate

90-92

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

Charming and sensual, the 2021 Vray Croix de Gay offers up aromas of plums, sweet berries and peonies, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless palate. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, this generous Pomerol will offer a broad drinking window.