Croix Saint Georges (Saint Georges St Emilion) other_regions_australia Tense and vibrant

Tense and vibrant

Discreet though still easily perceptible wood surrounds the spicier aromas of red berries

The character of this vineyard is always very fresh

the 2016 is even more reticent than it was last year at this time

This is a wonderfully impressive wine that has the touch of youthful austerity that Champans always seems to display

Croix Saint Georges (Saint Georges St Emilion) other_regions_australia Tense and vibrantA dense plum ruby purple color is accompanied by sweet aromas of chocolatey black cherry and black currant fruit intertwined with a notion of wood smoke. Fashioned from a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, it is a round, opulent, pure, elegant effort created by Michel Rollands top assistant, Jean Philippe Fort, and proprietor Jean Philippe Janoueix. Drink it over the next decade or more.