Château la Croix de Gay Pomerol 201342. 95 per bottle ABV 13% Pomerol Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc A complex palate of red cherry, casis and prune is complemented by hints of cedar and spices.

composed from 30 still base wines drawn from at least three vintages

On the palate there are hints of flowers among which honey and wild apple scents are notable

"I am sure you know by now that I am a besotted Billecart fan

Brilliant as an aperitif on its own or wonderful paired with seafood

set Pontet-Canet apart from other properties in Pauillac and the Left Bank

They have hired consultant Eric Boissenot

offering creamy black fruit and dark roast coffee

Chateau Mont Perat and Chateau Tour de Mirambeau at the cutting edge of modern Bordeaux

an expression of that Chardonnay from mountainside vineyards which the winery in the Lunelli Group has made popular all over the world

completed by a touch of Syrah and Mourvèdre

There is good fruit intensity here

spices and Chinese tea leaf flavors