The Château La Croix Taillefer of Pomerol of Bordeaux | Winedexer

Château La Croix Taillefer
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 155 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pomerol in the region of Bordeaux

The Château La Croix Taillefer is one of the best wineries to follow in Pomerol.. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Pomerol to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Château La Croix Taillefer is a prestigious vineyard renowned for its delicious and silky wines, which have become favorites among wine enthusiasts from around the world. Situated in the beautiful wine village of Pomerol in France, this family producer is known for its exceptional production of high-quality red wines. The vineyard, once known as "La Taillefer", was established in the mid-19th century. It was bought by Pierre Guinaudeau and his wife Monique in 1982, who renamed it "Château La Croix Taillefer" in reference to the Guinaudeau family name, who have been producing quality wines in this region for several centuries. Since then, the wines of La Croix Taillefer have become known for their finesse and elegance, and the Guinaudeaus were among the first winegrowers in the region to cultivate organic Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape types. The estate owns about 10 hectares of vineyards located on well-exposed small hills, giving the wines a rich and intense structure. The soil is very modern and the vineyard is managed responsibly, ensuring the excellent quality of the wines. Wines produced by La Croix Taillefer are fruity and revolve around notes of cherry, plum, vanilla and tobacco. They are also known for their interesting taste of undergrowth and sweet spices. The grapes harvested there are then carefully selected and vinified using proven methods, to achieve optimal quality. The wines are fermented and then aged in oak barrels for at least 12 months, allowing the wines to acquire complex and subtle notes. Château La Croix Taillefer produces exceptional quality, mature and fair wines. This is the factor that has contributed to its popularity and reputation. With its exciting production and delicious wines, Château La Croix Taillefer is considered by many as the leader of the French wine industry.

Top Château La Croix Taillefer wines

Looking for the best Château La Croix Taillefer wines in Pomerol among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château La Croix Taillefer 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 La Croix Taillefer wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château La Croix Taillefer

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château La Croix Taillefer

How Château La Croix Taillefer wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château La Croix Taillefer

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Château La Croix Taillefer

  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.07/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château La Croix Taillefer.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discovering the wine region of Pomerol

Absolute myth of the Bordeaux right bank (Libournais): signature Merlot as king red (~80%) — deep robe and opulent profile with black truffle, candied cherry, plum, chocolate, violet, leather and a mineral touch, signature creamy velvety texture and an endless finish. Fragrant Cabernet Franc as backup. Cradle of Pétrus and Le Pin. AOC (1936), ~800 ha without classification, blue clay and ferruginous crasse de fer plateau, ageing 10-50 years.

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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.