Chateau La Croix Saint Georges

The small vineyard of Château La Croix Saint Georges is superbly sited on the gravel of the high terrace opposite Château Petit Village and between the vineyards of Vieux Château Certan, La Croix and Le Pin. On the facade of one of the wine buildings, a very fine equestrian sculpture is a reminder that this estate belonged to the Order of Hospitaliers of Saint John of Jerusalem. The soils are rich in clay and gravel the wines are bottled with no fining or filtration.They are distinguished by their finesse, elegance and softness. The House of Joseph Janoueix owns this property.

The best vintages of Chateau La Croix St. Georges are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2001 and 2000.

Joseph Janoueix is one of the oldest wine producers and merchants in the Libourne area of France. It has been family-owned since 1898 with today, over five generations contributing to the business. The Janoueix family own several châteaux in the Bordeaux region: seven in Saint-Émilion, three in Pomerol, and two in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux.

The premier estate is Château Haut Sarpe, a Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Émilion's 1955 classification. It has some of the oldest vines in Saint-Émilion and includes 21 hectares (52 acres) of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It has been within the family holdings since 1930.