Aromas of plums, raspberries, orange zest, mocha and iron. It's medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Supple and succulent with a fresh, mineral finish. 82% merlot and 18% cabernet franc.
by JS, James Suckling , 2022
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Croix Cardinale needs a little coaxing to begin, opening out to offer notes of plum preserves, black raspberries, tar and fragrant earth with nuances of smoked meats and pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has impressive freshness with a solid backbone of rounded tannins and delicately played black fruit layers, finishing earthy.
by LPB, Robert Parker , 2020
A ripe and smoothly delicious wine, this wood-aged wine is finely balanced. Its black fruits are fully integrated with the spice and the velvet texture.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2022
Rich in texture, this glides through suavely, with crushed plum, warmed cassis, humus, black tea and singed alder notes all seamlessly layered together. Ends with a late mineral twinge, which adds a nice hint of needed energy. Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2022