2012 Château Vray Croix de Gay Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2012
Château Vray Croix de Gay (Pomerol)
Medium bodied, soft textured and showing a sweet and tart, olive, licorice and red and black plum finish. 3,883 Views Tasted May 16, 2015Rich aromas of chocolate-covered blackberries and flowers, silky tannins and a supple, ripe, fruit-filled finish make this the best vintage of Vray Crox de Croix produced yet! 91-93 Pts 3,194 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
When to Drink Chateau Vray Croix de Gay, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Vray Croix de Gay can be enjoyed on the young side with an hour or so of decanting. However, the wine is usually better at 5-10 years of bottle age.
Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. In the best years, the wine will best between 10-18 years of age after the vintage. Young vintages of Vray Croix de Gay can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Vray Croix de Gay with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Vray Croix de Gay is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Vray Croix de Gay is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Vray Croix de Gay is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.