Acquired in 2017 by Zhao Wei, renowned Chinese actress and entrepreneur, Château La Croix de Roche is located in AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, on a hillside overlooking the right bank of the Isle River near Libourne.

The 14-hectare vineyard rests on clay-limestone and gravel soils, producing wines with both power and finesse. Since the 2010 vintage, the estate has been managed organically and certified by Ecocert, with meticulous soil care, sustainable practices, and natural vine protection.

Type of wine: Bordeaux Supérieur – Organic
Grape varieties: Merlot (~80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (~15%), Cabernet Franc (~5%)

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Private client: $30.77 / bottle – Total investment: $184.62
Licensee: $27.59 / bottle – Total investment: $165.54

Soil type: Clay-limestone and gravelly soils with sandy-clay components
Altitude: Hillside vineyard overlooking the right bank of the Isle River, near Libourne
Production area: AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, Rive Droite de l’Isle
Training system: Traditional vineyard management with certified organic farming (Ecocert since 2010)
Harvest: Mechanical harvest with careful sorting; partial manual picking depending on parcel maturity

VINIFICATION

Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats with long macerations (~20 days) to extract color and ripe tannins
Malolactic conversion: Completed in tank with indigenous bacteria
Maturation: 12 months in concrete vats and French oak barrels (about 20% new oak) to add complexity and roundness while preserving fruit purity

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Deep ruby red with purple hues
Nose: Intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), gentle spices, and a light toasted note
Palate: Broad and velvety on the attack with round, silky tannins; fleshy mid-palate and a fresh, persistent finish typical of its clay-limestone terroir
Style: A modern, elegant Bordeaux Supérieur — approachable young yet capable of aging gracefully for 5–8 years