Château Croix Cardinale - Saint-Emilion 2020
Price: $43.20
| Producer | Château Croix Cardinale |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Saint-Emilion |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 02590 |
Decanter: 92 Points
Gorgeous intensity and weight here, though this has a prominent metallic, slate, pencil lead flavour that is quite dominant at the moment. Ripe but also chewy blue and black fruits are propped up by lively and refreshing acidity. Well worked. Definitely on the tannic side right now, so mouthfilling and with lovely minerality.
Wine Advocate: 91-93 Points
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Croix Cardinale skips out of the glass with bright, vivacious scents of Morello cherries, redcurrant jelly and black raspberries, plus suggestions of cinnamon toast, wilted roses and oolong tea, with a waft of woodsmoke. The medium to full-bodied palate is soft and juicy, featuring bags of red fruit preserves and a velvety texture, finishing long and savory.
Jeb Dunnuck: 90-92 Points
The 2020 Château Croix Cardinale boasts a deep ruby/purple hue as well as medium-bodied aromas and flavors of red and black fruits, new leather, camphor, and dried flowers. It’s medium-bodied, I like its fruit, and it has nicely integrated oak and velvety tannins. A classic Saint-Emilion, it should be an outstanding wine.
