Monregard La Croix Ch. Pomerol 2015

A beautiful wine with a deep ruby red color. The nose is complex and inviting, with aromas of black cherry, plum, chocolate, and cedar. The palate is full-bodied and well-balanced, with flavors of ripe fruit, spice, and earth. A delicious, lingering finish.

Nose: Black cherry, plum, chocolate, cedar

Palate: Full-bodied, ripe fruit, spice, earth

Finish: Long and smooth

Pairing

Grilled meats: steak, lamb, pork chops

Roasted poultry: chicken, duck, turkey

Hearty pasta dishes: lasagna, bolognese, ravioli

Game: venison, rabbit, pheasant

Cheese: blue cheese, cheddar, brie

Dessert: chocolate cake, tiramisu, cheesecake

Winery

Chateau Monregard La Croix is a small, family-owned winery located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate was founded in the 1920s by the Audy-Bourrotte family, and has been passed down through the generations ever since. The current owner is Jean-Baptiste Bourotte, who is the fifth generation of his family to run the winery.

The estate has a total of 1.3 hectares of vineyards, which are planted with Merlot grapes. The vines are grown on sandy clay soils, which are ideal for Merlot. The grapes are hand-harvested and vinified using traditional methods.

The wine is aged in a combination of new and used oak barrels for 20 months.