2020 Chateau Vray Croix de Gay, Pomerol
An impressively consistent 3.67ha estate, this has depth, character and energy, the tannins are fairly controlling at this point, but there is vibrant black fruit underneath. Full of charm and interest, with a seductive floral edge unrolling as it opens in the glass. New owners Suravenir Assurance of Calon Ségur, but still Penelope Godefroy as technical director, working with director Vincent Millet. Jean-Claude Berrouet consultant.
2020 Chateau Vray Croix de Gay, Pomerol
An impressively consistent 3.67ha estate, this has depth, character and energy, the tannins are fairly controlling at this point, but there is vibrant black fruit underneath. Full of charm and interest, with a seductive floral edge unrolling as it opens in the glass. New owners Suravenir Assurance of Calon Ségur, but still Penelope Godefroy as technical director, working with director Vincent Millet. Jean-Claude Berrouet consultant.
| Producer | Chateau Vray Croix de Gay |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Pomerol |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 14.00% |
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Vinous
Vray Croix de Gay is a powerful, brooding wine in 2020. It will be interesting to see if a measure of finesse develops with élevage. There is plenty of richness, that is for sure. Time in the glass, brings out a whole range of red-fleshed fruit, cedar, tobacco, dried flowers and mocha, are all framed by incisive, insistent tannins.
93-95 Points / Drinking 2030 - 2045
By Antonio Galloni / June 2021
Vinous
The 2020 Vray Croix de Gay has developed into a gorgeous, exotic Pomerol. Super-ripe red fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and cedar all come together effortlessly. This racy, layered Pomerol is stylish and classy to the core. The 2020 offers a bit more depth than some recent vintages, but that works to its advantage. Ripe, silky tannins wrap around the soft, textured finish.
95 Points / Drinking 2027 - 2045
By Antonio Galloni / February 2023
Vinous
The 2020 Vray Croix de Gay, which undergoes a small amount of ageing in amphorae, is deep in colour. It has a tightly wound bouquet with marine-influenced black fruit, quite high-toned with a splash of ink emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, a dense and sinewy Pomerol with a powdery textured finish where the oak just impedes across onto the fruit. Hopefully it will evolve more finesse during its élevage.
89-91 Points / Drinking 2027 - 2042
By Neal Martin / May 2021
Vinous
The 2020 Vray Croix de Gay has an overly creamy nose, plush vanillary red fruit, orange pith and light chocolate scents that unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, quite a solid backbone to this Pomerol, clean and fresh with a touch of white pepper towards the finish. I like the precision of this Pomerol – one of the best from this estate in recent years.
93 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2042
By Neal Martin / February 2023