Chateau La Croix Saint Andre Francis Carayon Lalande de Pomerol Red Wine France 75cl

Region: Bordeaux, France
Grape variety: Merlot 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
Agriculture: Conventional
Alcohol content: 14% vol
Denomination: Lalande de Pomerol
Vintage: 2022
Contents: 75cl

Château de la Croix Saint André is a family estate spanning 7.44 hectares

on the famous Néac-Pomerol-Saint-Emilion terrace. The great diversity of soils

gives a unique flavor to its wines. The soils are clayey-gravelly, clayey-silicic

ferrous concretions of the subsoil and the vines are 80% Merlot, 10%

Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. A noble terroir and a

elegant Lalande de Pomerol.

Winemaking:

Manual harvest. Winemaker Pascal Poussevin brings to Château La

Croix Saint André all his knowledge with respect for the fruit, careful

extraction of aromas and rigorous micro-oxygenation. The wine is aged

in barrique for 12 months.

Tasting note:

Deep ruby ​​color. Intense and expressive nose with red aromas.

Fruit and ripe blackberry. A juicy and fruity wine with soft tannins.

Food pairings:

Beef rib, stuffed roast pork, Saint Marcellin, Rocher Nantais.

Owner: FRANCIS ET VICTORIEN CARAYON

Surface area: 7.4 ha

Age of vines (average): 40 years

Blend: 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroir: Clayey-gravelly, clayey-siliceous subsoil with ferrous concretions.

Excellent with red meat dishes, such as rib-eye steak and stuffed roast pork. It also pairs well with creamy cheeses such as Saint Marcellin and Rocher Nantais.

Serve in a red wine glass at 16/18°C