The 2014 Vraye-Croix-de-Gay Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the Pomerol sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Vraye-Croix-de-Gay, this wine showcases the classic characteristics of a Bordeaux blend and is sealed with a cork closure. The wine contains 13.5% alcohol by volume.
James Suckling awarded the 2014 Vraye-Croix-de-Gay an impressive score of 93 points. In his review dated February 13, 2017, he described the wine as having "very pretty plum and chocolate aromas with hints of flowers." Suckling noted that the wine possesses a "medium to full body" with "fine tannins and a savory finish," and he detected an "underlying citrus character." He concluded his review by praising the wine's "balance and finesse" and suggested that it would be "better in 2020" (jamessuckling.com).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided a slightly more reserved yet still favorable review, scoring the wine at 91 points. In the review dated March 31, 2017, the reviewer noted that the wine has an "almost timid bouquet at first," requiring some coaxing to reveal its "pretty red berry fruit" intertwined with "black truffle and smoky scents." The palate is described as "medium-bodied with supple and quite lithe tannin," featuring "pretty dark cherry and black plum fruit" along with a "keen line of acidity." The review highlighted a "surprisingly strict and linear finish," suggesting that the wine would benefit from "another three or four years in bottle" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Overall, the 2014 Vraye-Croix-de-Gay is a well-crafted Bordeaux blend that offers a combination of fruit, floral, and earthy notes. Both reviewers noted the wine's potential for improvement with additional aging, indicating its structure and complexity. This wine is a commendable choice for those who appreciate balanced and refined Bordeaux blends.