2016 Croix Canon by Chateau Canon Saint-Emilion

Winemaker Notes:  Croix Canon is the second wine of the revered Château Canon. It has its own winery, a renovated 12th century chapel at the far end of their estate, and vineyards and is made by the same team and with the same care and attention as the Grand Vin. The nose has ripe dark fruits mixed with leather and spicy notes. The rich fruits follow on to the palate and combine with velvety tannins giving a lovely silky finish.

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Robert Parker's 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, segueing 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."