Founded in 1882, Domaine de La Croix spurred the creation of La Croix-Valmer, a
Mediterranean gem. This distinguished Cru Classé vineyard, recognized in 1955, thrives
on Saint-Tropez's unique soils, producing exceptional AOC Côtes de Provence wines. Its
renaissance is credited to the Bolloré family's vision. Michel Rolland, a renowned
oenologist, enhances the vineyard's charm. His blending expertise gives each wine a
captivating uniqueness.
Mediterranean gem. This distinguished Cru Classé vineyard, recognized in 1955, thrives
on Saint-Tropez's unique soils, producing exceptional AOC Côtes de Provence wines. Its
renaissance is credited to the Bolloré family's vision. Michel Rolland, a renowned
oenologist, enhances the vineyard's charm. His blending expertise gives each wine a
captivating uniqueness.
Presentation
Presentation
"'Eloge' pays homage to the unique terroir of the Saint Tropez peninsula. It masterfully balances
fruity notes with a hint of salinity, making it the perfect accompaniment to sophisticated
Mediterranean dishes, ideally enjoyed on a lovely summer evening," says Edouard Planel, the
Cellar Master. Each sip is a celebration of nature's bounty, showcasing gastronomy in its most
stylish form.
fruity notes with a hint of salinity, making it the perfect accompaniment to sophisticated
Mediterranean dishes, ideally enjoyed on a lovely summer evening," says Edouard Planel, the
Cellar Master. Each sip is a celebration of nature's bounty, showcasing gastronomy in its most
stylish form.
In the vineyard
Nestled along the seaside edges of La Croix Valmer, and perched on the Saint Tropez Peninsula,
there lie vines sprawled across sandy-schist slopes. Here, vineyard management is conducted with
a sustainable approach, meticulously aligning with the exceptional environment of the area,
ensuring the vines are as content and thriving as sunbathers in Saint Tropez.
there lie vines sprawled across sandy-schist slopes. Here, vineyard management is conducted with
a sustainable approach, meticulously aligning with the exceptional environment of the area,
ensuring the vines are as content and thriving as sunbathers in Saint Tropez.
Winemaking
The process begins with meticulous destemming prior to pressing. Both the free run and pressed
juices are transferred to stainless vessels where fermentation is started by the introduction of
carefully selected yeasts. This is succeeded by a controlled fermentation phase, conducted at low
temperatures within sophisticated state-of-the-art gravity-fed stainless steel tanks, ensuring a
refined and high-quality outcome.
juices are transferred to stainless vessels where fermentation is started by the introduction of
carefully selected yeasts. This is succeeded by a controlled fermentation phase, conducted at low
temperatures within sophisticated state-of-the-art gravity-fed stainless steel tanks, ensuring a
refined and high-quality outcome.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Cinsault : 20%
Mourvèdre : 5%
Syrah : 5%
Cinsault : 20%
Mourvèdre : 5%
Syrah : 5%
Advice
Serving
Serve at 46.4°F to 50°F (8°C to 10°C) - cool but not ice-cold, an ideal accompaniment to a sea
bream baked in a salt crust with roasted fennel.
bream baked in a salt crust with roasted fennel.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Instantly captivating, this vibrant wine dazzles with its zesty fruit and exuberant acidity. It
presents a direct burst of red fruits, intertwined with nuances of green herbs, and a striking
contrast of lemon and apricot notes. Its texture is taut, infused with a mineral essence. The wine's acidity cuts through with a refreshing clarity, illuminating the fruit flavors. It's a wine crafted for the discerning palate, destined to complement and elevate culinary experiences.
presents a direct burst of red fruits, intertwined with nuances of green herbs, and a striking
contrast of lemon and apricot notes. Its texture is taut, infused with a mineral essence. The wine's acidity cuts through with a refreshing clarity, illuminating the fruit flavors. It's a wine crafted for the discerning palate, destined to complement and elevate culinary experiences.
Food pairings
Aperitif, Cheese, Sea food, Shellfish, Fish, White meat, Poultry
