A tight and very balanced white with sliced-apple

followed by a strong grip of tannins on the finish

allspice and deli meat

There is good richness to the detailed and moderately refined middle weight flavors that deliver good punch and power if perhaps less refinement than one might expect given the appellation

Croix Saint Georges (Saint Georges St Emilion) Vintage:2008 A tight and very balancedA 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.