Château Fleur Cardinale 2014, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé - Parker 90
€54.50
(€71.33 L)
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A structured and full-bodied wine with notes of licorice and boysenberry jam. To be enjoyed over the next 8-10 years.
Winemaker and Vineyard: Château Fleur Cardinale stretches its vines over nearly 23 hectares. The property is located in the commune of Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, to the east of the Saint-Emilion appellation. The topography is diverse: the slopes are mostly steep, and all orientations can be found locally. Château Fleur Cardinale is situated on a north-facing hillside on a clay-limestone plateau. The vineyard, whose vines have an average age of 30 years, benefits from a grape variety dominated by Merlot (75%), followed by Cabernet Franc (17%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (8%).
Tasting:The 2014 Fleur Cardinale is located in Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, the vines populating the lieu-dit of Thibaud. it has a powerful, rich and decadent bouquet bestowed with licorice and boysenberry jam. The palate is medium-bodied with muscular tannin, good depth, fine acidity with a structured and quite spicy finish that replicates the showing from barrel. Enjoy this over the next 8-10 years. robertparker.com (31.03.2017)
Service: Serve at room temperature (16-18°C) to accompany a veal roast with apricots.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Fleur Cardinale, Lieu-dit Le Thibaud, 33330 Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | High environmental value |
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