Croix Canon, St Emilion, Grand Cru, 2016

Name: Croix Canon, St Emilion, Grand Cru
Brand: Château Canon

Available Vintages

all 2021 2022 2023

justerini & brooks tasting note

Croix Canon hails from a plot below Berliquet. Although it's billed as a second wine, it really has its own identity. After a rather unusual blend in 2022, this is a return to a more classical cépage of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc. This is still a higher proportion of Cabernet Franc than usual, but this is something we are likely to see for the foreseeable future as a parcel of Merlot has been pulled up. Aromatic, juicy and rather delightful. Lifted and energising with lots of crushed rocks, flowers and bright, crisp raspberry fruit. Finishes with sweet and salty fruits. Sophisticated tannins for a second wine and some real finesse. Very good.

critic reviews

90-92/100Neal Martin,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2016 Croix Canon is a blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc this year and matured in 25% new oak. It has a very precise bouquet with blackcurrant, touches of blueberry and subtle mineral aromas, gaining intensity as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very tensile in the mouth with touches of graphite and tobacco, seguing into a supple and refined finish. It seems very approachable at this stage, but even as a Deuxieme Vin, I can see this aging nicely over a decade, possibly more.

DRINKING WINDOW 2020 - 2032

date of review 04/2017