Second wines of the top flight Châteaux in great years like 2016 are often as good as the first wines in lesser vintages... and Château Canon's baby brother; Croix Canon St. Émilion Grand Cru fires on all cylinders!
To put it into context, the 2016 vintage of Château Canon [Grand Vin] received a near-perfect score of 98+ points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) as well as 97 points by Neal Martin (Vinous), and is currently valued at ca. £1,350.00 IB per dozen. So there is no doubt Croix Canon offers excellent value for money at £155 IB per 6x75cl...
Head winemaker, Nicolas Audebert (pictured above), and his team work with the same precision and dedication on Croix Canon as they do for their Grand Vin; meticulous plot-by-plot management, manual sorting tables as well as well-integrated oak create a pure, luscious, and approachable wine.
This expert commitment to detail has seen Croix Canon become one of the leading wines in St. Émilion - a wine not to be overlooked!
Croix Canon, St. Émilion Grand Cru 2016 | £155 IB (6x75cl)
A blend of 76% Merlot, and 24% Cabernet Franc. Matured in 25% new oak.
"A juicy richness to the fruit with dark-berry and sliced-mushroom character on the nose and palate. Full body, chewy tannins, and a flavorful finish. Very structured." 93/100 points. James Suckling.
"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 Deuxième Vin, I can see this aging nicely over a decade, possibly more. Drink 2020 - 2032." 90-92/100 points. Neal Martin.
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Please note prices quoted are sold In Bond (per case as stated), delivered to our Bonded Warehouse at Moor Park, and excludes UK Duty, VAT, and logistics charges. The wine is currently physical and available for sale.
