Located a few hundred meters from the citadel of Bourg, Château Croix de Paty overlooks the Gironde estuary. Dating back to 1893, it is one of the architectural gems of the region thanks to its double staircase, columns, and sculptures, which testify to its artistic and historical wealth.
Presentation
Presentation
Château Croix de Paty has belonged to the Jarrige family for four generations. Alain Jarrige—persevering, warm-hearted, hard-working and perfectionist—tends 16 hectares in Côtes de Bourg with great care. After starting as a farm worker, he became a winemaker when he took over the estate with his wife in 1987. Located near the citadel of Bourg, the château (built in 1893) overlooks the Gironde estuary and stands out for its double staircase, columns and sculptures.
Terroir
The clay-limestone soils of Château Croix de Paty, dense and dotted with small white stones, offer limited water availability—an ideal condition for the vine. This natural constraint enhances ripeness and concentration while preserving a crisp, generous fruit character.
Winemaking
Throughout vinification, every step is taken to highlight elegance and the pure expression of the terroir.
Ageing
The wine is aged for 12 months to achieve supple, well-integrated tannins and a smooth, rounded texture.
Varietal
Merlot
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
You can decant it an hour before tasting to let the aromas develop.
Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years, 5 to 10 years
Visual appearance
Deep, intense ruby colour.
At nose
The nose is complex, very intense and dominated by notes of blackberry.
On the palate
The palate opens softly and elegantly, supported by a fine tannic structure. Subtle hints of red berries and garrigue lead to a long finish with ripe-fruit aromas.
Food pairings
A perfect match with roast poultry and meats, game, or duck breast. It also pairs beautifully with aged cheeses and can be enjoyed with a chocolate dessert.
Classic food and wine pairings
International cuisine, Desserts, Cheese, Game, French cuisine, White meat, Red meat, Poultry
Reviews
"Obtention d'une étoile - Guide 2026"
