2016 | Jean-Philippe Janoueix Château Croix-Mouton | Bordeaux Supérieur (1.5L) Clos de l'Oratoire This should have a long

This should have a long and positive development in bottle

One of the finest Smith-Haut Lafittes I have tasted

and a minerally finish

Medium-bodied with crisp acidity

Vinified in barrels

2016 | Jean-Philippe Janoueix Château Croix-Mouton | Bordeaux Supérieur (1.5L) Clos de l'Oratoire This should have a longThe 2016 Croix Mouton has an attractive, perfumed, floral bouquet with crushed violet petals infusing the ripe black cherry and cassis fruit. I appreciate the elegance on display here. The palate is medium bodied with sappy black fruit, well judged acidity, a pleasant saline and black olive note surfacing towards the fresh finish. This Bordeaux Suprieur from Jean Philippe Janoueix can often punch above its class and the 2016 is one of those. Robert