“Croix des Vérillats”

4.41ha: located 300 meters above sea level in the middle of a wind corridor, on very sandy and shallow soils (25-50cm).

 The wines are characterised by their charm and audacity. 

About the vintage 2014

2014 was a very good vintage with balanced and complex wines from the château’s top terroirs. Croix des Vérillats is made from carefully-selected plots on the lieu-dit Les Vérillats.

About the terroirs

Global vision: on the top of one of the granitic mounts in Moulin-à-Vent, 300m in altitude, neighbouring the terroir 'la Rochelle'

Soils: 60cm of granitic porous sands laying over the source rock

Exposition: East exposure, this terroir is in the winds corridor.

Tasting Notes

Croix des Vérillats has a deep red color with an intense nose of black fruit, unusual for the appellation. The mouth is full and supple, with a delicious smoothness balanced by the freshness of the fruit and spices.