{"product_id":"2022-chateau-la-croix-saint-georges-pomerol","title":"2022 Chateau La Croix Saint-Georges Pomerol","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Impressed. A Smoking Good Pomerol I’d Be Thrilled to Drink\" ~94 JD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"It Lasts Almost Half a Minute. Impeccable Balance Here\" ~95 JS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjacent to Le Pin \u0026amp; One of la Fleur-Pétrus’s Parcels\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97 Point Vintage ~Wine Spectator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePicture this: you're literally \u003cb\u003eone row of vines away from Le Pin\u003c\/b\u003e – yes, that Le Pin, the legendary Bordeaux that commands astronomical prices. The 2022 Chateau La Croix Saint-Georges doesn't just rub shoulders with greatness; it practically shares a backyard barbecue with it.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis estate sits so close to Vieux Château Certan and Chateau Petit Village that they probably wave to each other every morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince 1932, when the \u003cb\u003eJanoueix family snagged this property during the Great Depression\u003c\/b\u003e, they've been quietly crafting something extraordinary. But the real magic started happening in \u003cb\u003e1999 when young Jean Philippe Janoueix took the reins\u003c\/b\u003e and built a proper winemaking facility because apparently making wine in the neighbor's garage wasn't cutting it anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis isn't your average vineyard – this is \u003cb\u003e10.4 acres of pure Pomerol perfection\u003c\/b\u003e where every single thing is done by hand. We're talking about \u003cb\u003e91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc vines\u003c\/b\u003e that average 38 years old, planted on clay and gravel soils. The Cabernet Franc is packed in at \u003cb\u003e12,000 plants per hectare – the highest density of any Pomerol estate\u003c\/b\u003e. Jean Philippe clearly believes in the \"more is more\" philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eean Philippe ferments his wines in four open-top wooden vats, then ages them in \u003cb\u003e100% new French oak for up to 20 months\u003c\/b\u003e. But not just any barrels – some of these bad boys are \u003cb\u003ecigar-shaped\u003c\/b\u003e because why settle for normal when you can have barrels that look like they belong in a Havana humidor? These uniquely shaped vessels create more contact with the lees and wood, giving the wine an oaky personality that's as bold as the decision to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 2022 vintage doesn't apologize for its oak – it celebrates it\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThis is a wine that knows what it is and isn't afraid to show it. \u003c\/b\u003eIf you're the type who thinks oak is the enemy, you might want to swipe left on this one. But if you appreciate a wine that's been kissed by French oak barrels and isn't shy about it, prepare to fall hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven the cellar tells a story, featuring a sculpture of Saint Georges on horseback, battling away like the patron saint of badass wine. It's a nod to the estate's history with the Chivalrous order of the Hospitalliers of Saint-Jean of Jerusalem – because apparently, even medieval knights knew good terroir when they saw it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2022 Chateau La Croix Saint-Georges is what happens when you combine prime Pomerol real estate, a family's unwavering dedication, and a winemaker who thinks cigar-shaped barrels are a perfectly reasonable idea. It's bold, it's oaky, it's unapologetically itself – and it's sitting right there waiting for someone smart enough to grab it before the secret gets out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2022 was an outstanding year for the Right Bank. Wine Spectator blessed this year with a 97 point review, and said: \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot excelled; Cabernet Franc also relished the season. Wines are very aromatic and expressive, with Pomerol hedonistic and St.-Emilion well-defined. More consistent than the Left Bank.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried bitter herbs, tobacco ash and ripe plums, berries and roasted spices on the nose. A hint of chocolate too. On the palate, this is juicy and well crafted with precise, chalky tannins and a lengthy finish that lingers effortlessly. \u003cstrong\u003eIt lasts almost half a minute. Impeccable balance here. Drink or hold.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~95 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pure Merlot-based Pomerol, the 2022 Château La Croix Saint Georges offers rocking notes of plums, black cherries, leafy herbs, and chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, round, and lush, it has a beautifully textured and polished profile that’s perfect for drinking over the coming decade or so. \u003cstrong\u003eCount me impressed – this is a smoking good Pomerol I’d be thrilled to drink. \u003c\/strong\u003e~94 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of dark berries, pipe tobacco, pencil shavings, licorice and new oak introduce the 2022 La Croix St Georges, a full-bodied, velvety and enveloping wine that's rich and seamless, with a sweet core of fruit and a long, creamy finish. This marks the beginning of a positive trajectory for this estate that's \u003cstrong\u003eadjacent to Le Pin and one of La Fleur-Pétrus's parcels.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBroad and layered, it displays notes of cherries, black cherries, red plums, wild blueberries, plums and hyacinth. Medium-full body, perfectly ripe tannins with \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent presence in the matrix and a finish of great juiciness and momentum. Drink now\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~93 WinesCritic.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 La Croix St Georges has a typically powerful and burly bouquet with black cherry, boysenberry, and marmalade scents. The palate is medium-bodied with blueberry and orange rind tones. \u003cstrong\u003eNicely balanced, quite intense with a dense finish, this Pomerol will require three or four years in bottle, which is normal for this property. Be patient.\u003c\/strong\u003e~92 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQuite floral in mature with a nice freshness to the red, pit fruits, the wine is supple, creamy, sweet and fresh. There is a lush quality to the silky fruits, as well as a a touch of spice, elegant-textures and a plummy, fruity-packed finish. The wine is produced from 100% Merlot. 14.6% ABV, 3.7 pH. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is the best wine produced here in ages! \u003c\/strong\u003e~94 The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column is-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Tabs_tabs__container__mNi0d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Tabs_tabs__content__container__6dQiG\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail__tabs__tasting\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail__tabs__review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuicy and concentrated but with energy and focus\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you get some push of bright fruit and a tannic density that gives the overall frame some seriousness. Concentrated and a touch toasted but sleek. A little subdued right now, more sombre than vibrant but the acidity is there as are cool touches. Some stalky, vanilla and clove on the finish. HVE3 certified. ~91 Decnater\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau La Croix Saint-Georges","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46603780686059,"sku":"LCSGPOM22IND","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2022ChateauLaCroixSaint-GeorgesPomerol.png?v=1752705656","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2022-chateau-la-croix-saint-georges-pomerol","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}