"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, seguing 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." - Wine Advocate
"The 2016 Croix Canon is a dark, voluptuous wine. The heat of the vintage comes through in the ripe, slightly roasted flavor profile. Croix Canon emerges mostly from a single parcel that is dedicated to the wine, along with some barrels that do not go into the Grand Vin. The 2016 is a solid wine that performs in line with the vintage at this level, but without overachieving." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous
