{"product_id":"chateau-croix-cardinale-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2016-750ml","title":"Château Croix Cardinale - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChâteau Croix Cardinale is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from plots bordering the Château Fleur Cardinale estate. The wine is made and aged in its own winery that was fully renovated in 2012 with an ecological approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike its cousin, Château Croix Cardinale is a wine with great ageing potential and the additional benefit of being easy to enjoy young, within two or three years after the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, depending on the vintage, we advise waiting at least some time before tasting it. This wine will then blossom over the next fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimal tasting period: 2023 – 2036.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Today: to be kept in the cellar.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Serving temperature : 17-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfessional Ratings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium 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. Barrel Sample: 91-93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of ripe plums and mulberries with hints of chocolate, licorice and bark. Medium-bodied and dry with polished tannins and chalky texture. Soft and creamy finish. 84% merlot and 16% cabernet franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2020 Chateau Croix Cardinale showed well, with a ripe, nicely balanced, medium to full-bodied profile carrying ample red, blue, and black fruits as well as some truffly, earthy, tobacco-like nuances. This round, supple, absolutely charming Saint Emilion is going to drink nicely for at least 8-10 years. Best After 2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Croix Cardinale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975612338400,"sku":"102059","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-croix-cardinale-saint-emilion-grand-cru_1.jpg?v=1663883979","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-croix-cardinale-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2016-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}