Croix-Mouton的葡萄酒旨在為人帶來愉悅，無需經過陳年就已經有出色表現。幾乎完全是由Merlot所釀造，口味豐厚濃郁，易於飲用同時保持精緻，口感上展現出驚艷的新鮮紅色水果味道。在初次發布後，很快就被波爾多葡萄酒專家們認證其物超所值。
Château Croix Mouton位於Lugon鎮，地處“卡尼島”（Ile de Carney）的黏土上。 環境充滿田園風情，具有真正的鄉村魅力，在朦朧的Dordogne河上的清晨日出期間收割葡萄，帆船偶爾流經並喚醒平靜的河面。
創始人Jean-Philippe Janoueix來自受人尊敬的波爾多釀酒王國。家族由Joseph Janoueix於1898年創立，Jean-Philippe Janoueix於1994年成立了自己的分支。
酒標上的“M”每年都會改變字形和顏色，以反映該年份的獨特個性。
產區保護條例：
超級波爾多
產地：
法國
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
土壤：
沖積物性粘土。
釀造：
在圓周140cm的混凝土和不銹鋼缸中釀造，用以分解。二次乳酸發酵分別在木桶中及缸中進行。
陳年：
連酒糟熟成3-4個月。
品酒筆記：
2016年的Croix Mouton帶有誘人芬芳的花香，帶有紫羅蘭花瓣碎，滲著成熟的黑櫻桃和黑加侖子。中等酒體，優雅並帶有黑色水果香氣，優良平衡的酸度，宜人的鹹味和黑橄欖的香氣散發出新鮮的氣息。
Croix Mouton produces wines intended for pleasure, and excellent while still young. Almost entirely Merlot driven, they are full bodied and rich in flavour, easy to drink but with finesse and a stunning display of fresh red fruit on the palate. After the release of its first vintage, Château Croix Mouton was very quickly recognised by Bordeaux wine experts as being excellent value for money.
Château Croix Mouton is positioned in the commune of Lugon, on the clay soils of ‘Ile de Carney’. The setting is bucolic with true rural charm, and during the harvest period we take in the early-morning sunrise over the misty Dordogne river from the winery. As the day passes, sail boats and cruisers occasionally glide past, punctuating the still calm.
Founder Jean-Philippe Janoueix comes from the revered Bordeaux winemaking dynasty. The family business was created in 1898 by Joseph Janoueix, with Jean-Philippe Janoueix establishing his own branch of the business in 1994.
The ‘M’ on Château Croix Mouton’s label is special. It changes shape and colour each year to reflect the personality of each vintage.
Appellation:
Bordeaux Superieur
Country of Origin:
France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Variety:
98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Soil:
Clayey and alluvial
Vinification:
Vinification in concrete and stainless steel vats widely open at 140cm for pigéage. Malolactic fermentation in barrels and in vats with staves.
Ageing:
Maturing on lees during 3-4 months.
Tasting Notes:
The 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 Supérieur from Jean-Philippe Janoueix can often punch above its class and the 2016 is one of those.
