"Seductive nose, cassis perfumed with violets - fruity and floral. Excellent core, juicy and vibrant. It has a pleasing character, quite bright in the glass but still with depth emphasizing black fruit and licorice spice. I like the framing and overall balance. The blue fruits, refreshing elements andfresh acidity of the whole keep it quite lifted with just a touch of austerity appearing towards the finish." (Decanter 2022)
Features
Estate
Chateau La Croix Saint-Georges
Vintage
2019
Designation
Pomerol
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
Gravelly, slightly clayey soil
Viticulture
Traditional
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Vinification in 4 open wooden vats of 70 hl each. Daily punching down and pumping over
Breeding
5 to 6 months in 20% cigar casks and 80% traditional casks (of which 50% new)
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Colorful dress
Nose
Seductive bouquet of fruity, spicy and woody aromas
Mouth
Concentrated, with supple tannins, a certain greediness and a generally alcoholic character.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2035
Production
19,300 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast turkey, Rossini tournedos with porcini mushrooms or chocolate tart.
Chateau La Croix Saint-Georges
Pomerol
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
Fine tannins wrapped in well-formed flesh are woven into a concentrated body with a fresh finish that fully seduced us during our second tasting of this vintage.
About the domain :
The Janoueix family, one of the great wine families of the Right Bank, has always had a sense for the great wines of Pomerol. Marie-Antoinette Janoueix deserves a special mention: in 1999, she had the excellent intuition to isolate four hectares of gravel in the heart of the clay plateau that went to make up Château-la-croix. These high-quality plots are now joined by prestigious neighbors Le Pin, Vieux Château Certan and Petit Village. His daughter Marie-Jo Chabut has skilfully taken over the estate and entrusted technical responsibility to her nephew, the talented Jean-Philippe Janoueix, who brings greater precision to the mid-palate and finish. The dense, voluptuous attack continues with suavity and energy, while the truffled finish adds nobility to the whole.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
This 4.5-hectare cru is owned by Jean-Philippe Janoueix, who also owns the Sacré Coeur estate in Pomerol, as well as Châteaux La Confession and Haut Pontet in Saint-Emilion, and the Cap d'Or and Cap Saint George crus in Georges-Saint-Emilion.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated domain (2008 guide) City
About the domain :
La Croix Saint-Georges belongs to the Janoueix family, who own numerous estates throughout the Libourne region. Its production has been taken in hand by the young and very talented Jean-Philippe Janoueix, who has rapidly advanced the cru in a very generous, velvety and deep style.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90-91/100
About the wine:
This wine is a warm, very ripe Merlot, with exuberant fruit, a concentrated palate, supple tannins, a certain greediness and an overall alcoholic character.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (guide 2021) 93/100
About the wine:
From the outset, La Croix St Georges is an inviting, seductive wine. The bouquet alternates between fruity, spicy and woody nuances. The suave palate underlines Pomerol's charm, while the tannins ensure power.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Deeply colored, the wine offers black and blue fruits, plum, cherry, smoke, licorice and a hint of truffle on the nose. Silky, fresh and energetic, with lush textures, ripe tannins, sweet fruit and cocoa on the palate.
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