Château Croix Mouton 2022 is a polished and fruit-forward Bordeaux Supérieur crafted primarily from Merlot. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, plum, crushed stone, and subtle spice lead to a smooth, medium-bodied palate with round tannins, fresh acidity, and a refined finish. The 2022 vintage showcases impressive concentration while maintaining balance and approachability. Critics praised its dark fruit character, minerality, and excellent value.
Professional Ratings
- James Suckling: 92 pts
- Wine Maniacs: 90 pts
- Tastingbook: 91 pts
Elegant yet easy-drinking, Château Croix Mouton 2022 overdelivers for its category, offering ripe dark fruit, polished texture, and classic Bordeaux character with immediate appeal and short- to mid-term aging potential.
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Château Croix Mouton 2022 offers blackberry, plum, crushed stone, and spice with a smooth, polished texture and fresh finish. Rated 90–92 pts, it delivers outstanding value, ripe Merlot-driven fruit, and approachable Bordeaux elegance.
James Suckling 92 Points
Lots of dark fruit, spice and crushed-stone character. Medium body with medium, round tannins and pretty polish and focus. Delicious finish.
Wine Maniacs 90 Points
Well structured. Sleek tannins. Juicy, with some toasted oak spiciness. Fruit forward, simple but pleasing. Certain centration of black fruits.
Winery Notes
97% MERLOT / 2,5% CABERNET FRANC / 0,5% PETIT VERDOT
Croix Mouton produces wines intended for pleasure, and excellent while still young. Entirely Merlot driven, they are full bodied and rich in flavour, easy to drink but with finesse and a stunning display of fresh red fruit on the palate. After the release of its first vintage, Château Croix Mouton was very quickly recognised by Bordeaux wine experts as being excellent value for money. The ‘M’ on Château Croix Mouton’s label is special. It changes shape and color each year to reflect the personality of each vintage.
