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Bordeaux Supérieur

Château la Croix de Roche

Bordeaux Supérieur · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Carmenère · Petit Verdot · Malbec
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux Supérieur
Appellation
Bordeaux Supérieur
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meats · lamb · aged cheeses · game meats · pasta with red sauce

Rated vintages

  • 201385 pts

    This wine has ripe red fruit flavors, a dry core, balanced tannins and plenty of acidity at the end. Drink now. The Maurin family's organic vineyards have all permitted grapes in Bordeaux, which is a good thing In a difficult vintage. This blend is Merlot (60%), Carmenère (15%),…

  • 201285 pts

    This is a spicy, ripe wine with some firm tannins. Black currant flavors and good acidity give a rich feel, and a jammy element comes from the ripe fruits. The wine is developing fast, so drink from 2016.

  • 201190 pts

    Mint flavors reflect the new wood aging in this smooth, ripe wine. It has a fine structure, ample acidity and blackberry fruit. This textured, structured wine is ready for 4–6 years of aging.