Chateau la Croix de Jaugue St. Emilion 2008

Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, FranceChateau La Croix de Jaugue Saint Emilion is a red wine gem from this esteemed right-bank appellation of Bordeaux. It is a family estate that dates to 1931, when the property was acquired by the Biguad family. Chateau La Croix de Jaugue holds 5.5 hectares of vineyard distinguished by its singular sub-soil of clay under gravel and limestone. This Saint Emilion is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from 40-year-old vines. Chateau La Croix de Jaugue Saint Emilion is deep ruby red in color with aromas of blackberry, strawberry, plum, vanilla and tobacco. Medium-full in body with moderate acidity and silky tannins, this Bordeaux offers rich flavors of plums, blueberries, black currants, vanilla and spice. It was aged for 8-10 months in second-year oak barrels. Beautifully balanced and already seductive, it should be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years. The wine is smooth and long on the finish.Enjoy Chateau La Croix de Jaugue Saint Emilion with roast duck, Charolais beef, ratatouille, and cheeses.

Chateau La Croix de Jaugue Saint Emilion is deep ruby red in color with aromas of blackberry, strawberry, plum, vanilla and tobacco. Medium-full in body with moderate acidity and silky tannins, this Bordeaux offers rich flavors of plums, blueberries, black currants, vanilla and spice. It was aged for 8-10 months in second-year oak barrels. Beautifully balanced and already seductive, it should be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years. The wine is smooth and long on the finish.