The Cross of Men

9,50 euros

The Cross of Men

9,50 euros

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Description

🍷 La Croix des Hommes

AOC Côtes de Bourg: A Gourmet and Elegant Red Bordeaux

La Croix des Hommes is a red wine from the Côtes de Bourg appellation, located on the right bank of the Gironde estuary. This historic Bordeaux terroir is renowned for producing generous, accessible, and particularly expressive wines, dominated by Merlot.


🔍 Key Features:

Name: La Croix des Hommes
Vintage: 2022
Appellation: AOC Côtes de Bourg
Wine Region: Bordeaux – Côtes de Bourg
Country: France
Color: Red wine
Grape Varieties: Predominantly Merlot with additions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec depending on the estate's blends
Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol.
Volume: 75 cl
Style: Fruity, round, and balanced


👁️ Wine Characteristics:

Color: Deep garnet red with purple reflections.

Nose: Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, and plum, accompanied by notes of sweet spices and slight toasted touches.

Palate: Supple and generous attack, melted tannins, beautiful fruity concentration, and a harmonious finish marked by ripe black fruits.


🍽️ Food and Wine Pairings:

La Croix des Hommes pairs perfectly with:

• Grilled sirloin steak
• Rib of beef
• Duck breast
• Roast lamb
• Stewed dishes
• Aged cheeses

Suggestion: Serve it with duck breast accompanied by new potatoes to highlight its roundness and generous fruit.


🕰️ Consumption and Serving:

Serving temperature: 16 to 18 °C

Preparation: Open 30 minutes before tasting.

Aging potential: 5 to 8 years.


🌿 Terroir and Winemaking:

The Côtes de Bourg appellation is based on clay-limestone and gravelly hillsides with excellent exposure. These terroirs favor optimal grape ripeness and produce wines that are both powerful and balanced.

Winemaking aims to preserve the purity of the fruit while providing structure and complexity. The result is a wine that is accessible in its youth but capable of evolving favorably in the cellar for several years.


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