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Fleur Cardinale 2004
HED27043
75 cl
12.5%
£55.00
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Fleur Cardinale 2004 is a full-bodied, Merlot-based red wine from the St-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux. A 23.5-hectare property, Château Fleur Cardinale is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, owned by the Decoster family since 2001. The 2004 is a blend of 75% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. "Made with the assistance of notable winemaking consultants Jean-Philippe Fort, from Michel Rolland’s laboratory, and St.-Emilion’s bad boy, Jean-Luc Thunevin, it is a powerful (14.5% natural alcohol) sleeper of the vintage. A dark ruby/purple hue is followed by aromas of crushed red and black fruits interwoven with notes of flowers, cedar, new oak, and liquorice. Possessing supple tannin, an opulent, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and beautiful purity, texture, and length, it can be drunk now and over the next 15 years. An estate on a roll!" Wine Advocate, 2007
90
Vinous
- Good red-ruby. Expressive nose offers berry liqueur, graphite, truffle and minerals. Sweet, concentrated and fine-grained, with currant and truffle flavors complicated by minerals and dark chocolate on the back. Finishes with sweet tannins and lovely persistence. This is accessible already but should age gracefully.