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Château Fleur Cardinale 2025
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Château Fleur Cardinale 2025

Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Grand Cru Classé • Red

241,38€ tax included
241,38€ tax included
40,23€ / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Caisse Bois

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Emilion
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 13,8
  • Vintage 2025
  • Grape varieties 77% Merlot 21% Cabernet Franc 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
THE Château Fleur Cardinale, located in Saint-Émilion, is a Grand Cru Classé renowned for its exceptional wines. domaine This family-run estate, blending tradition and modernity, offers a respectful approach to the terroir. The carefully cultivated vines produce elegant and complex wines that embody the authenticity of their region. The vintage 2025 looks promising, revealing the richness and depth of this unique terroir.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Bettane & Desseauve 95/100
  • James Suckling 94-95/100
Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Château Fleur Cardinale It extends over clay-limestone soils, beneficial for the cultivation of Bordeaux grape varieties. climat The region's oceanic climate, with its hot summers and mild winters, allows for optimal grape ripening. The vines are cultivated with meticulous care, promoting biodiversity and healthy soils. Each plot is carefully tended to express the unique character of this exceptional terroir.

Owner and history

The story of La Maison Cardinale begins in 2001, when Dominique and Florence Decoster, after three decades in the porcelain industry in Limoges, acquired the Château Fleur Cardinale. In 2017, their son Ludovic and his wife Caroline took over the reins of the domaine family business, perpetuating the heritage of French culinary arts while infusing it with their vision, nourished by inspirations from elsewhere. In 2024, they created La Maison Cardinale, an entity that brings together the Château Fleur Cardinale, Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, and the Château Cardinal Cross, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Château Fleur Cardinale The wine is crafted with care, respecting traditions while incorporating modern techniques. The grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously sorted to guarantee quality. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for precise temperature management. Aging in oak barrels, some of which are new, imparts the wine's aromatic complexity. This meticulous process aims to enhance the unique characteristics of the vintage.

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  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C