Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium, Fresh And Lively With Mint And Cherry finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2000: First vintage of Clos Canon, second wine of Chateau Canon
  2. 2011: Acquisition of Chateau Matras adds parcels to second wine production
  3. 2012: Renamed Croix Canon to honor the Mazerat chapel stone cross

Facts

Producer
Chateau Canon · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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