La Croix des Aubrais Pomerol 2022

From a magnificent family estate, La Croix des Aubrais comes from vines over 40 years old. The bespoke care taken during vinification and ageing ensures a perfect balance between power and elegance. Consistently high quality from one vintage to the next, this cuvée is in the tradition of the great wines of the appellation.

Presentation

Terroir
Sand and gravel floor, iron filth in the basement.
In the vineyard
Manual harvesting, destemming and sorting.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification
Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

Ageing
Aged in French oak barrels (1/3 new) for 15/18 months.
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet franc : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 5%
Specifications
: Contains sulphites.

Advice

Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
Very beautiful colour with black tints.
A rich, complex bouquet, with aromas of red fruit and hints of leather and undergrowth.
Well-balanced, full-bodied and harmonious on the palate, with fine ripe fruit tannins building to a long, persistent finish.