Château La Croix du Casse 2020

A fresh and balanced red wine from Pomerol

The estate

Owned by the Castéja family since 2005, the Château La Croix du Casse is a very serious reference of the Pomerol appellation, on the right bank of Bordeaux. Equipped with efficient tools and benefiting from an exceptional vineyard, the estate stands out for its great Pomerol wines, full of charm and seduction, expressing all the typicity of the appellation.

The vineyard

Located at the southern tip of the Pomerol plateau, the vineyard of Château La Croix du Casse extends over a terroir characteristic of the appellation, made up of gravel and ancient sands with a sub-layer containing a significant proportion of iron slag.

The vintage

2020 is marked by an early start due to a relatively mild winter, resulting in early bud break followed by rapid flowering. Uncertain weather conditions in May and June require great vigilance in terms of health. The summer is marked by hot and particularly dry weather that slows down the veraison. The grapes harvested in September are of great quality and give this wine the roundness, richness and elegance characteristic of great years. 2020 follows in the footsteps of 2018 and 2019, two exceptional vintages for the estate.

Blend

Merlot (94%) and cabernet franc (6%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Croix du Casse 2020

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful purple, adorned with subtle ruby reflections.

Nose
The expressive nose blends delicious fragrances of redcurrant, raspberry and blackcurrant bud.

Palate
A gentle attack precedes a mid-palate that seduces with its balance and freshness. Persistent, the finish is beautifully harmonious.