89 -90 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2012

Full and velvety with soft tannins and a juicy fruit character. Milk chocolate, minerals and spices. Lovely wine.

Neil Mechanic, JJ Buckley, April 2012

Anticipated final blend of 88%-94% merlot, with the remainder cabernet franc. Located on the same plateau as Le Pin, Vieux Chateau Certan and Petit Village, gravelly soils dominate with small amounts of clay. Average vine age is 37+ years. Aged in 67% new and 33% one-year-old barrels. Deep garnet color. Although a small percentage in the final blend, the cabernet franc makes itself known with herbal aromas, while the merlot reveals blackberry and blueberry flavors, along with a hint of tapenade and licorice. Tasting the 2011 barrel sample indicates gentle extraction, the key for 2011. Though this is supple and silky, the plentiful tannins need time to mellow. Enjoy 2018-2030.

90 -93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

One of the brilliant wines from the talented Jean-Philippe Janoueix, this tiny 13.5-acre vineyard near Le Pin and Vieux-Chateau-Certan was cropped at 32 hectoliters per hectare. At 13.6% alcohol, it's no wimpy wine, and the final blend was 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. One of Pomerol's more reasonably priced offerings, the 2011 La Croix Saint-Georges reveals a dense purple color along with a sweet bouquet of melted chocolate, toasty oak, blackberries and cedar. Full-bodied with outstanding ripeness, a supple texture, decent acidity and well-integrated tannin, it should drink well for 10-15 years.

About Winery

"Behind 18th century gates, Chateau La Croix Saint Georges can be discovered in a completely restored condition. ON the facade of on e of the wie buildings, a very fine equestrian sclpture is a reminder that this estate belonged to the Order of Hospitaliers of Saint John of Jerusalem. The vineyard of Chateau La Croix Saint Georges is remarkably well placed on the grvel of the high terrace opposite Petite Village and between the vineyards of Vieux Chateau Certan, La Croix and Le Pin. Planted to 95 % Merlot, the wines are distinguished by their very great finesse, their elegance and softness. The House of Joseph Janoueix owns this property. The House of Joseph Janoueix also distributes all the family properties: Château La Croix and La Croix Toulifaut in Pomerol, Château Haut Sarpe, Haut-Badette, Vieux Sarpe and Le Castelot in Saint-Emilion, Château Barrail de Pretres and Domaine du Galet in Libourne, Château Chambrun in Lalande-de-Pomerol, Château Saint Genes and Château La Gasparde in the Cotes-de-Castillon."

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