Chateau Canon's second label comes from vineyards that are regarded as not of a high enough quality to make the grand vin. The wine is produced by Canon's technical team led by NIcolas Audebert. The 2022 is 59% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc
Polished with sweet tobacco and chocolate with green olives. Currants. Medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins with a lovely length.
The 2022 Croix Canon has turned out beautifully, mingling aromas of dark berries and cherries with hints of orange rind and petals. Medium to full-bodied, succulent and seamless, with a rich core of fruit, lively acids and a long, aromatic finish, it will offer a broad drinking window. As I've written before, recent vintages of this cuvée have confirmed its status as one of Bordeaux's finest second labels (though since it derives from dedicated holdings below Berliquet, it's not a "second wine" in the strict sense). 2025 - 2040 (William Kelley, Wine Advocate) 92/100 points
The 2022 Croix Canon presents an intense, beautifully defined and initially mineral-driven bouquet featuring subtle floral scents. There is real energy here. The medium-bodied palate is almost brittle in texture, featuring crushed stone on the entry. It’s tensile on the crunchy, very pure finish that embodies Cabernet Franc. This is excellent. 2030 - 2050 - (Neal Martin) 92/100 points