Château Fleur Cardinale 2023

Excellent depth of fruit, with tension, focus and precision. Medium to full body. Dense center-palate and a creamy-textured finish. Ripe, fine tannins.

Château Fleur Cardinale, with its meticulous selection process bordering on obsession, presents us with perfection in ripeness (average yield: 15hl/ha). Deep blueberries, mulberries; delicate cloves, allspice; rich hazelnuts, and mocha, all meld together in a sweet embrace. The wine exhibits a solid, robust body, with rich and velvety tannins that belie its seemingly intense texture, infused with a subtle finesse, led by the 37% contribution of Merlot. Château Fleur Cardinale, having endured trials and tribulations, stages a remarkable “comeback” in the 2023 vintage, showcasing the indomitable spirit of Bordeaux.

56% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon Fleur Cardinale 2023 has a bouquet of good intensity, with notes of elderberry, a hint of peony and a touch of chalk. The ageing has a subtle effect in the background. The attack is full-bodied, with soft tannins and an incisive structure that balances the palate as a whole. A deserving wine, not only in a complicated context, but also in its journey towards greater relevance and authenticity! 2027-2043

Black and crimson colour. Intense, fine, fruity, clean, ripe and complex nose. Hints of liquorice. Fine nuances of tar. Ample in the attack, meticulous in the texture, the wine caresses the palate. It evolves deeply and subtly, with a fine, fat finish. It's long, very good, well wrapped up and hard to spit out. Blend: 56% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol content: 14°5 - pH: 3.6.