In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, mint, violet, soft cedar, light mineral
Palate: red cherry, floral, cool mint, soft tannin, crisp finish
Second wine of Chateau Canon (formerly Clos Canon, rebranded Croix Canon from the 2012 vintage). Elegant, medium-bodied with mint, cherry and floral character; structured enough for 10+ years but designed for earlier pleasure.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken with herbs
Mint and cherry register complements herb-roasted poultry without overpowering; elegant weight is a perfect match. -
Grilled veal chop
Gentle tannin and fresh acidity complement mild veal; floral notes echo herb accompaniments. -
Salmon fillet with lentils
Lighter-bodied wine pairs with the earthy lentils and the rich-but-delicate salmon.
How to serve Croix Canon
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken with herbs, Grilled veal chop, Salmon fillet with lentils. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The second wine of Chateau Canon was first produced in 2000 under the name Clos Canon, drawing on recently acquired parcels. Following the 2011 acquisition of Chateau Matras, the label was renamed Croix Canon from the 2012 vintage, in honor of the stone cross marking the entrance to the Mazerat chapel. The wine consistently receives strong critical recognition in its own right.
- 2000 — First vintage of Clos Canon, second wine of Chateau Canon
- 2011 — Acquisition of Chateau Matras adds parcels to second wine production
- 2012 — Renamed Croix Canon to honor the Mazerat chapel stone cross
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Canon
- Grapes
- Merlot (55%), Cabernet Franc (45%)
- Classification
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Oak
- Aged in French oak barrels; proportion of new oak lower than grand vin
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Croix Canon
What does Croix Canon taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, mint, violet, soft cedar, light mineral. On the palate, red cherry, floral, cool mint, soft tannin, crisp finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium, fresh and lively with mint and cherry finish. Second wine of Chateau Canon (formerly Clos Canon, rebranded Croix Canon from the 2012 vintage). Elegant, medium-bodied with mint, cherry and floral character; structured enough for 10+ years but designed for earlier pleasure.
When should I drink Croix Canon?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Croix Canon?
Roast chicken with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled veal chop and Salmon fillet with lentils. Mint and cherry register complements herb-roasted poultry without overpowering; elegant weight is a perfect match.
What grapes are in Croix Canon?
The blend is Merlot (55%), Cabernet Franc (45%). The wine is classified as Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.