Château Croix Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

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Château Croix Cardinale

Château Croix Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Name: Château Croix Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Brand: Château Croix Cardinale
Price: 38.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Croix Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a red wine from the Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. The producer, Château Croix Cardinale, is known for their commitment to sustainable and organic practices in the vineyard. The wine is a blend of primarily Merlot and Cabernet Franc, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is aged in oak barrels for up to 12-14 months before bottling. The wine is known for its bold and complex flavor profile, with notes of black fruit, spice, and a hint of tobacco. The tannins are firm and structured, with a long, elegant finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Croix Cardinale Saint-Émilion Grand Cru exudes a deep and powerful nose of dark fruits, with intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry and cassis.The palate is full-bodied and intense, with ripe black fruits, dark chocolate and a hint of oak. The finish is long and complex, with subtle spice and lingering notes of cedar and tobacco. Enjoy now or cellar for up to ten to fifteen years.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Croix Cardinale

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Reviews