La Croix Saint-Georges
La Croix Saint-Georges
Pomerol
2009

The producer

La Croix St George was first acquired by the Janoueix family in 1932, but the modern era of the estate starts in 1999, when Jean Philippe Janoueix takes over the running of the estate and makes investments in improved winemaking facilities and cellar.

4.2 hectares of vineyards are situated between Vieux Chateau Certain and Le Pin, on the Pomerol plateau, and planted with 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. The wine matures for around 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

This is very good Bordeaux at an agreeable price.

The wine

Grapes for La Croix St George are sourced from, on average, 41-year-old vines on the central Pomerol plateau. The blend varies with vintage conditions but usually comprises up to 95% Merlot, complemented with Cabernet Franc. Fermentation takes place in open top vats and is followed by malolactic and ageing in between 50-100% new oak. An aromatically complex, concentrated, and seductive wine, La Croix St George is very good Bordeaux at an agreeable price.

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