The Château Croix de Mission of Montagne-Saint-Émilion of Bordeaux

Château Croix de Mission
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 65 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Montagne-Saint-Émilion in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Croix de Mission is one of the world's great estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Montagne-Saint-Émilion to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Château Croix de Mission wines

Looking for the best Château Croix de Mission wines in Montagne-Saint-Émilion among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Croix de Mission wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Croix de Mission wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Croix de Mission

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Croix de Mission

How Château Croix de Mission wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or cassoulet of yesteryear.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Croix de Mission

On the nose the red wine of Château Croix de Mission. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, tobacco or vanilla. In the mouth the red wine of Château Croix de Mission. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Croix de Mission

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Croix de Mission.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Montagne-Saint-Émilion

Largest satellite of Saint-Émilion on the Bordeaux right bank (1,507 ha, AOC 1936): rich, silky reds dominated by Merlot (~75%, ripe fruit, velvety texture) with spicy Cabernet Franc (~20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep ruby robe, a nose of red and black fruits, pepper, undergrowth and plum, a structured tannic finish evolving towards leather and tobacco. Clay-limestone and gravel soils on plateau and slopes, an accessible alternative to Saint-Émilion for the everyday cellar.

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Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

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