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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.3 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 80 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by djhammond on 8/2/2023 & rated 95 points: Two years since my last note, and I'm still enamoured. A RP recommendation on release, and in retrospect, one of his best. It is a fabulously decadent Pomerol which neighbours Le Pin and VCC, and at a fraction of the price. This is unusually forward for the vintage, and is at the top of its game with another 5 to 10 years at this level, if treated kindly. 95+ (815 views) | | | Tasted by hkbob on 6/18/2023 & rated 95 points: Deep purple with a faint rusty sheen. Fully open for business after an hour of air. Aromas of cigar box, sous bois, and tobacco notes predominate. Fresh, silky medium-bodied palate with mouth-watering acidity that pulls you back for more. Nicely balanced and good length with some grip on the finish. This wine is in a wonderful place and I suspect well-stored bottles will hold steady for another 5 years or so. (634 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 2/5/2023 & rated 90 points: Vinetasters: 2000 Bordeaux (Park Ridge, IL): Served double blind. Meaty and sweaty, the way some Rioja can be. High alcohol on the palate, but without the high oak of some of the other riper, blowsier wines in the lineup. Only a moderate tannic finish, with generally good balance. Leathery profile. My 6th, group's 3rd. (2118 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 12/15/2022 & rated 91 points: Very similar to the previous bottle but I’m liking it more. A big, plump mouthful of Pomerol. Fruit and oak spice lead on the nose. Some minerality emerges in the palate. Showing more depth than the last bottle but not super complex. If you are looking for a Bordeaux that packs a punch while showing some typicity, this is a good (if not great) choice. A touch of bitterness on the finish. (91) (1245 views) | | | Tasted by G_H on 4/14/2021: 10 Years Tasting (The same wines 10 years ago and now) (Martins House): Brussels sprouts, beetrot, vegetal, but a very nice mouthfeel, seemed somehow to be an off bottle (3096 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 3/19/2021 & rated 93 points: Slow ox one hour. Lovely nose of black currant, chocolate and tobacco weed. The wine is in early maturity now with the tannins fully integrated. The palate is full of juicy fruit flavor while also showing balance and long finish. This should hold for another 5-10 years. (2417 views) | | | Tasted by SussexSB on 2/28/2021 & rated 96 points: Couldn’t resist after DJH’s note so had to pull one. This is a belter. Nothing Pete Tong about this at all. The quality and length exude. It envelopes the mouth and the balance of acidity and soft tannins is wonderful. Delighted to have been tipped the nod. Definitely worth the five score price point. Didn’t have this excitement for the Montrose 03. Did for the Roc de Cambes 05. This 00 is in a fine place. Interesting point; the nose didn’t squeal at all upon opening. (2491 views) | | | Tasted by djhammond on 2/25/2021 & rated 96 points: This has been drinking well for the last few years, but the last 12 months has seen it elevate to a new level. One of the lesser known estates celebrated by RP on release it has probably been the best value wine I've purchased over the last 2 decades. It is a fabulous wine, deliciously decadent with ripe cherry and plum dominating. The nose is opulent with ripe fruit, and the palate is displaying secondary and early tertiary notes. It has an amazing tannic backbone which is perfectly balanced and elevates it to something special. My previous criticism with regards to an over tannic finish has been resolved, and now my only barrier to a higher rating is that the finish could be longer in a perfect world. 96+ (2521 views) | | | Tasted by Mr T on 6/29/2020: Similar
To last bottle and still wonderful
Terrific wine (2763 views) | | | Tasted by dbkitc on 3/28/2020 & rated 90 points: Thick garnet red. I can see why many give this very high scores. It’s big, rich and on the surface exudes sweet berry and camphor with a very pronounced exotic spiciness. It’s wild and new worldish yet has a very nice balancing acidity. What bugs me is that things fall off quickly and I am having a hard time finding any layers or complexity. This is a fun mouthful of wine but is a bit one-dimensional. (90) (2010 views) | | | Tasted by djhammond on 3/26/2020 & rated 95 points: This was always approachable at a relatively early age, but now this is at its best, but with a structure to last at this level for at least a decade. RP spotted this at the time of release and it is probably the best value wine I have purchased in the last 20 years. It is a beautifully opulent Pomerol that easily could have come from one of the prestige estates, deep with aromas of ripe red cherry, and plum. It is displaying secondary and early tertiary notes on the palate, and has excellent depth and balance. I do find the finish a little over tannic, but all in all a fabulous wine. (2048 views) | | | Tasted by Tony T on 8/31/2019 & rated 94 points: Very nice Pomerol close to its peek condition. (2265 views) | | | Tasted by djhammond on 7/16/2019 & rated 95 points: As per previous note, this is drinking well and is still great value for money. A few hours in the decanter is recommended. (2583 views) | | | Tasted by shutto1992@gmail.com on 5/3/2019 & rated 94 points: PNP. Elegant Pomerol in a great drinking window. Was not as balanced the second night. (2030 views) | | | Tasted by tward on 3/9/2019: A disappointing experience. Both of us thought it a bit muted and I picked up on the faintest hints of cork taint (which is associated with muted flavors). So that must be it, because there were hints of a very nice wine and it was very much drinkable and enjoyable, just nothing to get much excited about. Fortunately the meal we had it with also came out closer to average - it's good to have the so-so with the so-so... (1990 views) | | | Tasted by Tony T on 2/23/2019 & rated 94 points: Decanted for about an hour. I totally agree with the many positive reviews of this wonderful Pomerol. It has entered its drinking window, but still appears very youthful. No hurry at all to open the next bottle. (1970 views) | | | Tasted by djhammond on 2/8/2019 & rated 95 points: Just to reiterate previous notes, this is such great value for money, and is drinking well now. Remarkably forward for the vintage, this is hitting its stride and can be enjoyed now with time in the decanter, but still with development ahead of it. A wonderfully opulent Pomerol with a 100% Merlot, it is all about red cherry, blackcurrant, and plum. The nose is deeply scented, and the palate, although still displaying some youthful tannin, is well balanced and complex. Completed with a lengthy finish, the wine is highly recommended. (1883 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 10/14/2018 & rated 92 points: Very good and youthful. Lovely nose of black currant, bay leaf and herbs. The body is Inky black and packed with flavor without becoming jammy. The oak is pronounced but appears to be integrating over time. The interesting question is how much complexity will this develop as it matures. (1850 views) | | | Tasted by Cikgoo on 9/18/2018 & rated 94 points: Very close second for WOTN. So layered and complex that some thought it was a Calon. Meaty and complex (1790 views) | | | Tasted by Philip Yang on 9/15/2018 & rated 95 points: I knew none of the guys at the dinner had tried or even heard of this Chateau and I just knew I would give them a pleasant surprise. Gorgeous nose, well balanced, plenty on the palate and in perfect drinking condition. Very high QPR. One of those wines you would rush out and buy more upon tasting, which we did. (1682 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 9/1/2018 & rated 91 points: Popped and poured although this probably needed a decant. The nose is black currant, tar and oak. The body is concentrated and flavorful but not totally integrated with flavors of blackberries, chocolate and smoke and pronounced oak framing. The finish is long and substantial. Since I have more bottles of this next time I’ll try decanting it for a while to see if that helps it integrate a bit more. (1667 views) | | | Tasted by Cikgoo on 8/28/2018 & rated 93 points: Great QOR!! (1684 views) | | | Tasted by djhammond on 6/20/2018 & rated 95 points: As per previous notes, and it is great it's getting other positive reviews. A wonderfully sumptuous Pomerol that is remarkably forward for the vintage, it does need a few hours in the decanter. The estate is the next door neighbour of Le Pin, and in 2000 it really shone and is such great value for money. This has a couple of decades left drinking at this level, so it is still well worth considering purchase. (2083 views) | | | Tasted by felixp on 6/13/2018 & rated 95 points: 2000 La Croix St Georges, Pomerol
one of my "go-to' mid-week Bordeaux wines, just gorgeous.
round and rich, packed with dark plums, liquorice and bitter chocolate. Sweet, resolved tannins, really at it's peak now. Hard to believe what great value this is/was, at $70 a bottle no more than 5-7 years ago. Stupidly, I only got two cases, and my stocks continue to run dangerously low.
this Chateau consistently produces wines amongst the best value in Pomerol. Give them 15 years in the cellar, and you have classic drinking at a fraction of the price of the big boys.
95pts drink: now-2030+ (2479 views) | | | Tasted by Mr T on 5/21/2018: Decanted this wine and drank with grilled skirt steak. Asian marinade not a perfact pairing, but wine was wonderfully smooth and balanced and really lovely. Wine is perfectly mature but will go years longer. Yum (1890 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Château La Croix St. Georges Producer website - Read about Chateau La Croix St. GeorgesRed Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanLibournais Libournais (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux) - Read more about St. Emilion and its wines - Read more about Pomerol and its wines
Saint Emilion Grat Classified Growth, Classified Growths, Grands Crus Classes, GCC
In 1954, while the "Graves" growths had just published their own classification, the wine syndicate of Saint-Emilion, composed by wine growers, brokers and wine traders with the approval of the INAO - Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (A.O.C), decided to work on a classification for the wines of Saint Emilion. Initially, four grades were defined. These were reduced to two - First Great Classified Growth (A and B) and Great Classified Growth - in 1984.
As of Medoc's 1855 historical grading, the Saint-Emilion Great Classified Growth classification is not only based on qualitative criteria by tasting the wines on a ten years period previous to the assessment, but also on commercial considerations such as:
- sales price levels
- national and international commercial distribution
- the estate's reputation on the market
Properties who don't manage to join the club of about sixty Classified Growths are given the denomination of Great Growth ("Grand Cru"), while the remaining wineries of the A.O.C are simply reported as "Saint-Emilion". It is to be noted that the owners must officially apply to appear in the official classification. Thus for example the famous Chateau Tertre-Roteboeuf, whose quality and reputation would easily justify to be listed among the First Great Classified Growths, does not appear here by the will of its owner, François Mitjaville.
The Saint-Emilion Great Growth classification was revised in 1969, 1985, 1996 and 2006. The only two guaranteed vintage (A.O.C) who can apply to the classification are the "Saint-Emilion Grand Cru" and "Saint-Emilion" areas.
By grading 61 properties, the 2006 revision confirmed many growths from the former classification, but also caused a number of surprises and a few inevitable disappointments. Many observers thought that the impressive progression of Perse's Chateau Pavie since 1998 would be rewarded by an upgrade into the First Great Classified Growths (A) category, but finally such was not the case.
Among the estates promoted to the First Great Classified Growths B category are Chateau Troplong-Mondot and Pavie-Macquin, whose efforts made since the Nineties fully justify their new grade. It should be noted that no First Great Classified Growth was relegated to the lower Great Classified Growth class.
Promoted growths from the status of Great Growth ("Grand Cru") to Great Classified Growth ("Grand Cru Classe") are: Chateaux Bellefont-Belcier, Destieux, Fleur Cardinale, Grand Corbin, Grand Corbin-Despagne and Monbousquet.
The demoted growths from the status of Great Classified Growth to Great Growth are: Chateaux Bellevue, Cadet Bon, Faurie de Souchard, Guadet Saint-Julien, La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Belivier), La Tour du Pin-Figeac (Moueix), Lamarzelle, Petite Faurie de Soutard, Tertre Daugay, Villemaurine and Yon-Figeac. If the recent samples of some of the above mentioned properties may justify their current downgrade, there are great chances that estates like Bellevue, Tertre Daugay or Yon-Figeac will be upgraded to their previous rankings by the next revision in 2016 as the progresses noted after 2000, but not entering in the range of vintages (1993 - 2002) appointed for the criteria of selection for the 2006 classification, are noticable.
The two following estates have completely disappeared from the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classification: Curé-Bon-la-Madeleine (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Canon) and La Clusière (integrated meanwhile to Chateau Pavie).
Finally, no estate considered as "garagiste" has integrated the classification. Valandraud, Mondotte, Le Dome, Bellevue-Mondotte or Magrez-Fombrauge have, for the least, the potential to be ranked as Great Classified Growths. In sight of the very fine quality reached by the above mentioned estates in recent vintages as well as all the innovative wine making methods used by the "garagistes", it remains to be seen whether the authorities will dare to cross the line in 2016..?Pomerol Wikipedia | French wine guide - Read about Pomerol |
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