“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.” 92 pts., Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com
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2018 Croix Canon, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Bordeaux ⋅ France
£150 / Case£25 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
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Tasting Notes
Vinous 92
The 2018 Tronquoy-Lalande is powerful and also inviting, with layers of dark-toned fruit that envelop the palate. Blackberry, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice, scorched earth and leather all flesh out in the glass. As it was from barrel, Tronquoy is a dark, somber wine. It has enough sheer richness to develop well for another 10-15 years, maybe more.
Anticipated maturity: 2025-2033
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