The 2016 Croix Cardinale is a Bordeaux blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, is composed of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Franc, aged in new French oak, and produced by Croix Cardinale, a secondary label of Château Fleur Cardinale.

The wine has received positive reviews across several publications. James Suckling awarded it a notable score of 93, describing it as "a very rich and ripe, dark-fruited wine" with "dark plum and chocolate flavors" and "firm, long, assertive tannins." He suggests trying the wine from 2022. Wine Spectator provided a score of 91, noting its "fresh, pure style" with "cassis, bitter cherry and raspberry puree flavors" and "elegant floral and chalky mineral accents," highlighting its polished edges and recommending it from 2021 through 2031.

Jeb Dunnuck also scored the wine 91, praising its medium-bodied, elegant style and "classic red and blue fruits" along with "dried herbs and spice aromas." He considers it "another great value in a vintage where there are loads of them." Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 90, highlighting its "bold notes of baked black cherries, red and black plums, garrigue and tilled soil" with a "lovely peppery edge to the long finish."

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider scored the wine at 92, describing it as "lushly textured, medium/full-bodied, fresh, ripe and juicy." He mentions its "loads of sweet, silky, soft fruits and licorice" that will appeal to hedonists.

The 2016 Croix Cardinale is appreciated for its rich fruit profile, elegant structure, and excellent value, making it a compelling choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.