Château Fleur Cardinale 2018, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé - Parker 94
€58.00
(€70.67 L)
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Full-bodied 2019 wine, aromatic and velvety with notes of jammy cherries and spices. Chalky finish.
Winemaker and Vineyard: Château Fleur Cardinale sprawls its vineyards 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 mainly have quite steep grades (10% frequent), and all orientations can be found locally. Château Fleur Cardinale is situated on the north-facing slope 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 2019 Fleur Cardinale derives from a late-ripening site on the north-facing side of Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau. Revealing aromas of jammy cherries, spices, dark chocolate and mocha, it's full-bodied, broad and velvety, with powdery tannins and a generous core of lively fruit, concluding with a chalky finish. This is a fleshy, front-loaded wine in a contemporary style that will please consumers who favor power and richness, but which will leave purists wondering if less might be more. robertparker.com (04.07.2022)
Service: Serve at room temperature (16-18°C) to accompany rib steaks with Espelette pepper
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Alcohol | 14,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Merlot 76%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4% |
| 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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Full-bodied 2019 wine, aromatic and velvety with notes of jammy cherries and spices. Chalky finish.