2016 Ch La Croix Saint Georges, Pomerol

A nose full of vanilla and an opulently textured, fresh bowl of cherries, the wine is already open. Lush layers of dark, ripe plums, chocolate, licorice, smoke and espresso are impossible to miss. The tannins are polished, the fruit is very ripe and there is a note of spice in the sweet finish that adds an enjoyable edge to this wine. It was produced from 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc , reaching 13.8% alcohol.

92-93 pts - James Suckling

Tangy and minerally on the palate with lots of crushed-stone and berry character. Full and chewy. Looking forward to seeing its evolution in barrel.