{"product_id":"croix-canon-2018-750ml","title":"CROIX CANON 2018 750ml","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShort Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined Right Bank Bordeaux red wine from \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced as the second wine of \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Canon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Elegant, polished, and Merlot-led, with ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, violet, spice, cocoa, subtle oak, fine tannins, fresh acidity, and a smooth mineral finish. Perfect with roast lamb, beef, duck, roast chicken, pork, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, and aged cheese. The 2018 Croix Canon is listed as a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e14% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerlot \/ Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-Region\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight Bank \/ Saint-Émilion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Canon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLabel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCroix Canon \/ Second Wine of Château Canon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%, please confirm from bottle label\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65% Merlot \/ 35% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElegant, polished, fruity, floral, mineral, refined Bordeaux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to full-bodied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgeing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrench oak ageing, confirm exact details from supplier sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 points from some merchant\/critic notes, if confirmed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamb, beef, duck, roast chicken, pork, mushrooms, charcuterie, aged cheese\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCroix Canon Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second wine of \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Canon\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the respected estates of Saint-Émilion. Produced in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, this wine reflects the polished, limestone-influenced style of Château Canon in a more approachable and earlier-drinking format. A current merchant listing identifies Croix Canon as the \u003cstrong\u003esecond wine of Château Canon\u003c\/strong\u003e and lists the \u003cstrong\u003e2018 vintage in 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e format. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003e14% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the wine ripe fruit, floral lift, structure, and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Other merchant notes also describe the wine as majority Merlot with a smaller amount of Cabernet Franc, aged for around \u003cstrong\u003e18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a small proportion of new oak to preserve balance and fruit freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it offers aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, violet, cocoa, spice, and subtle oak. On the palate, it is smooth, elegant, and polished, with ripe Merlot fruit, Cabernet Franc freshness, fine tannins, and a mineral Saint-Émilion finish. Winebow notes that the 2018 Croix Canon is already a pleasure to taste, while Harvey Nichols lists the 2018 with a \u003cstrong\u003e92-point\u003c\/strong\u003e note and \u003cstrong\u003e13% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e; please confirm the ABV from your exact bottle label, as listings vary between 13% and 14%. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great choice for customers looking for a premium Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with Château Canon pedigree, but at a more accessible level than the grand vin. Serve it with roast lamb, grilled beef, duck breast, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto, beef stew, charcuterie, hard cheese, and classic French-style dinners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with garnet reflections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plum, black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, violet, cocoa, spice, subtle oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant, polished, dry, and medium to full-bodied, with ripe fruit, fine tannins, fresh acidity, and mineral texture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, refined, lightly spicy, savoury, and persistent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest enjoyed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast lamb\u003cbr\u003eLamb chops\u003cbr\u003eGrilled beef\u003cbr\u003eBeef stew\u003cbr\u003eBeef bourguignon\u003cbr\u003eDuck breast\u003cbr\u003eRoast chicken\u003cbr\u003ePork tenderloin\u003cbr\u003eMushroom risotto\u003cbr\u003eTruffle dishes\u003cbr\u003eCharcuterie\u003cbr\u003eCured meats\u003cbr\u003eRoast vegetables\u003cbr\u003eHard cheese\u003cbr\u003eComté\u003cbr\u003eAged cheddar\u003cbr\u003eClassic French dinners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e16°C–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Open 30–45 minutes before drinking, or decant gently if preferred, to let the plum, black cherry, violet, spice, cocoa, and soft oak notes become more expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45864175271989,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9388\/1397\/files\/CROIXCANON2018750mlhi-spiritshk.com.png?v=1786005877","url":"https:\/\/hi-spiritshk.com\/zh-hant\/products\/croix-canon-2018-750ml","provider":"Hi-Spirits HK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}