Chateau La Croix Saint Georges Pomerol 2008

Date of Tasting: 16 May 2014

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol: 14%

Origin: Bordeaux, France

Appellation: Pomerol Controlee

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000

Web: http://www.josephjanoueix.com/
Chubby Score: 91/100
Value for money: 5/10
Professional Rating: RP - 93/100, WS - 91/100, JR - 16.5/20, DC - 16/20, CT - 90/100

Appearance: deep ruby

Aroma: perfume of plum, blackberry, raisins, coffee, spices, and oak

Palate: long and lingering black fruits on the palate. big and velvety tannins. a touch of sweetness and vanilla to finish. round and well balanced. minor touch of heat at the finish.

Simply said a well made wine with opulent and pureness by Jean-philippe Janoueix. It can be powerful but acidity plays its role to balance well. Long and deep. Pretty good food wine. Enjoy it for a decade or more. Cheers.

Ronan by Clinet 2009

Date of Tasting: 15 May 2013

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 100% Merlot

Alcohol: 14.0%

Origin: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

Appellation: Grand Vin de Bordeaux

Expect to Pay: THB700 - 1,000 (retail price in Thailand)

Web: http://ronanbyclinet.com
Chubby Score: 91/100
Value for money: 8/10
Professional Rating: FS - 92/100

Appearance: dense garnet

Aroma: expressive complex bouquet with delicate red fruits like cherries and plum

Palate: dissolved tannins that are quite smooth, sweet cherries dominant, trace of excess acidity, hint of boxes of chocolate and cedar/oak, full bodied with lengthy finish.

This is a gem at good value for money merlot based red wine from the site near Pomerol. Fruit bomb style at an outstanding vintage. A good creation by Chateau Clinet. So supple and so charming. At this price, there is no reason not to store up for consuming during this decade. Raise many more glasses.