The 2018 Croix Cardinale is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Croix Cardinale, this red wine is composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc and boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%.

James Suckling rates this wine at 91 points, noting, "Currants, wild raspberries, hazelnuts, dried herbs and flowers on the nose. Some meaty aromas, too. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Fresh and silky. A little light on the finish, but very attractive." He suggests trying it from 2023.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with a score of 90, describes it as "deep garnet-purple colored, bursting from the glass with notions of juicy black and red plums, lifted cherries and baked raspberries, plus suggestions of fruitcake and woodsmoke." Lisa Perrotti-Brown comments on its "harmonious baked black and red fruits with a well-knit frame of soft tannins and a lively backbone, finishing on a fragrant earth note."

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider awards it 92 points, observing that the wine is "Medium/full bodied, silky, polished, forward and juicy," and highlights its "ripe fruits, licorice, smoke and chocolate." He recommends enjoying this early drinking charmer while waiting for its more robust counterparts to mature.

Jeb Dunnuck gives the wine an impressive 93 points, describing it as having "a beautiful, complex nose of red and black fruits, white truffle, flowers, and sandalwood." He notes its "almost Pomerol-like elegance" while also praising its "beautiful minerality and limestone character, ripe, sweet tannins, and a great finish." Dunnuck believes it will impress for 15+ years.

Wine Spectator rates it 92 points, stating, "This glides in seductively, with crushed plum, warmed raspberry compote and black currant paste flavors that have subtle energy, while hints of black tar, singed alder and savory underscore the finish." JM suggests it is suitable for near-term consumption, up until 2030.

Finally, Wine Enthusiast, also rating it at 90 points, calls it a "smoothly rich wine" that is "spicy, dense with blackberry fruits and swathes of ripeness." Roger Voss remarks that "this opulent wine will age relatively quickly," recommending it be enjoyed from 2023.

Overall, the 2018 Croix Cardinale is a well-regarded Bordeaux Blend with a range of vibrant fruit flavors, silky tannins, and a commendable aging potential.