Château La Croix St Andre, Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

Château La Croix St André 2018 is a beautifully deep ruby-red Bordeaux with an expressive bouquet of ripe blackberries, blackcurrant and dark cherry. The nose is inviting and elegant, revealing layers of juicy plum and redcurrant, complemented by subtle hints of cedar, gentle spice and delicate toasted oak. The palate is rich, generous and wonderfully harmonious, with concentrated flavours of blackberry, Morello cherry and ripe plum balanced by fresh acidity, silky tannins and a beautifully integrated touch of oak. Merlot brings a rounded, supple texture and generous fruit character, while the supporting Bordeaux varieties contribute structure, freshness and complexity. The oak ageing adds depth and a gentle savoury character without overpowering the vibrant fruit. Smooth yet structured, it finishes long and satisfying, with lingering notes of dark berries, cherry and subtle spice.

Style: Dry, medium to full-bodied, rich, smooth and elegant
Aromas: Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark cherry, plum, redcurrant, cedar and gentle spice
Palate: Ripe dark fruits, Morello cherry, juicy plum, subtle oak, balanced acidity and silky tannins
Finish: Smooth, persistent and beautifully balanced, with lingering dark fruit and delicate spicy oak notes
Food pairing: Perfect alongside grilled fillet steak, roast beef, rack of lamb, beef Wellington, venison and slow-cooked beef dishes. Also excellent with duck breast, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, wild mushroom risotto and mature cheeses.

Château La Croix Saint André is a family-owned wine estate situated in Néac, in the heart of the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The Carayon family has owned and managed the property since 1965, developing its reputation for producing expressive wines that reflect the distinctive character of the local terroir.

The estate’s vineyards benefit from a particularly favourable location close to the celebrated Pomerol plateau. Its varied soils, including clay, gravel and siliceous subsoils with iron-rich concretions, provide excellent conditions for cultivating Merlot and other traditional Bordeaux grape varieties.

The vineyard includes some particularly old vines, with certain parcels dating back more than a century. These older plantings contribute to the concentration and complexity associated with the estate’s wines.

Harvesting is carried out by hand, with careful attention given to preserving the quality and character of the grapes. The winemaking approach combines traditional Bordeaux techniques with modern methods of extraction and maturation. Oak-barrel ageing adds structure, subtle spice and complexity while allowing the natural fruit expression to remain at the forefront.

With its emphasis on Merlot, elegant structure and carefully managed oak influence, Château La Croix Saint André offers an appealing expression of Lalande-de-Pomerol and the distinctive winemaking heritage of Bordeaux’s Right Bank

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