2018 Croix Canon
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Appetising and just the job for current drinking, though not for oak-phobes. (JR)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Croix Canon is a total pleasure to taste today. Sumptuous and inviting, with so much appeal, Croix Canon is a fabulous wine to drink now and over the next decade, maybe more. Soft curves, silky tannins and pliant fruit give the 2018 so much charm. Dark plum, spice, new leather, rose petal and mint all wrap around the juicy finish. In a word: exquisite.
The second wine of this terrific estate, the 2018 Château Canon Croix Canon is well worth your time and money. Deep purple-hued, with a sumptuous bouquet of black raspberries, cassis, tobacco leaf, damp earth, and graphite, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a fleshy, rounded mouthfeel, no hard edges, and a great finish. This is pure Saint-Emilion pleasure and is ideal for enjoying any time over the coming 15 years. I suspect it will be even better with 3-4 years of bottle age.
About the producer
Ch. Canon is one of the top estates in Saint-Emilion, classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé “B”. Positioned on the region’s limestone plateau, it produces one of the appellation’s most elegant wines.