Jean-Philippe Janoueix, Château Croix Mouton, Bordeaux Superieur, 2017
Datasheet
Country |
France |
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Region |
Bordeaux |
Origin | |
Winery |
Jean-Philippe Janoueix Domaines |
Volume |
0,75 |
Alcohol |
13 – 14.5% |
Grape |
97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc |
Technology |
Sorting of the crop. Vinification in concrete and stainless steel vats widely open at 140 cm for pigeages. Punching of the caps 3 times a day until 1070 of density, twice a day until 1030, once a day |
Color |
Red – Savory and Classic |
Aroma |
Bouquet with aromas of currants, cherries, plums, accompanied by spicy notes. |
Taste |
Made for simple pleasure, this wine is harmonious and soft — perfect for straightforward, early drinking. |
Vintage Year |
2017 |
Quantity btls |
Description
Ch. Croix Mouton is a wine that surpasses its appellation, which means that the quality is higher than one would expect. The estate is in hands of Jean-Philippe Janoueix, same owner as Ch. La Confession (St. Emilion) and Ch. La Croix St. Georges (Pomerol). Small returns (46hl/ha), cultivation of the soil, leaf removal, sorting out when harvesting, use of gravity when putting the grapes in the cuvees, elevation on new oak, etc… all those things contribute to top quality for a very reasonable price. Jean-Philippe Janoueix is a very precise person, which reflects in the quality of his wines. Do also read my comments on his newly bought chateau Cap Saint Georges (Saint Georges in St. Emilion), and his other wines mentioned above.