2008 | Chateau la Croix St Georges | Chateau la Croix St Georges

Very silky mouthfeel with red fruits, cedar, and more herbs. Longish finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: A brilliant effort from proprietor Jean-Philippe Janoueix, this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc possesses an inky purple color as well as a gorgeous perfume of melted chocolate, blackberries, black cherries, licorice, new saddle leather, lead pencil shavings, and a touch of new oak. While dense, powerful, full-bodied, and built for the long haul, the tannins are sweet, and the acids give the wine precision. This long, deep, impressive 2008 should be approachable in 2-3 years, and last for two decades.
• James Suckling: This has a concentrated nose of ultraripe blackberry and licorice. Full-bodied, with ripe yet racy tannins and a medium finish. Well-structured.

Producer Information

Joseph Janoueix is one of the oldest wine producers and merchants in the Libourne area of France. It has been family-owned since 1898 with today, over five generations contributing to the business. The Janoueix family own several châteaux in the Bordeaux region: seven in Saint-Émilion, three in Pomerol, and two in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. The premier estate is Château Haut Sarpe, a Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion's 1955 classification. It has some of the oldest vines in Saint-Émilion and includes 21 hectares (52 acres) of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It has been within the family holdings since 1930.

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