Winery Jean-Louis TrocardChâteau La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol from the Winery Jean-Louis Trocard
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Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol of Winery Jean-Louis Trocard in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol of Winery Jean-Louis Trocard in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol
Pairings that work perfectly with Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol
Original food and wine pairings with Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol
The Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol of Winery Jean-Louis Trocard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), giouvetsi (greek dish) or duck parmentier.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Louis Trocard's Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Château La Croix des Moines Lalande-de-Pomerol from Winery Jean-Louis Trocard are 2019, 2015, 2018, 2017 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Jean-Louis Trocard
The Winery Jean-Louis Trocard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 38 wines for sale in the of Lalande-de-Pomerol to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lalande-de-Pomerol
Northern neighbour of Pomerol (Bordeaux right bank) on the communes of Lalande and Neac: signature Merlot as king red (~75%) — fleshy and velvety with notes of black cherry, ripe plum, blackberry, red fruits, truffle, undergrowth and a hint of spice, round tannins and a generous finish in the Pomerol style at an accessible price. Fragrant Cabernet Franc (15-20%) and Cabernet Sauvignon as complements. AOC (1936), ~1,200 ha, clay-gravel and sandy-gravel soils, oceanic climate, ages 5-15 years.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Hairy Grenache
See lledoner pelut.
