Château Fleur Cardinale 2021 - Edition Rugby Spirit

    Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Red

    135,00€ tax included
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    Packaging : 1 x 150CL - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Emilion
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 13
    • Vintage 2021
    • Grape varieties 60% Merlot30% Cabernet Franc10% Cabernet Sauvignon

    Château Fleur Cardinale , located in Saint-Émilion, is renowned for its elegant and refined wines. This historic estate, founded in 2001, blends tradition and modernity, cultivating its vines with passion on exceptional terroirs. The 2021 vintage, predominantly Merlot, embodies the quintessence of this iconic appellation, offering a unique sensory experience.

    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The wine is a deep, brilliant red. On the nose, aromas of ripe black fruit, cherry, and a touch of spice are revealed. On the palate, a beautiful tannic structure, notes of raspberry and licorice, with a persistent and elegant finish.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with duck breast with red berries or a mature cheese.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Château Fleur Cardinale vineyard covers 25 hectares, benefiting from exceptional terroir. The clay-limestone soils, typical of Saint-Émilion, offer optimal drainage and promote harmonious ripening of the grapes. The climate, influenced by the Atlantic, allows for a perfect balance between freshness and concentration. The vines, averaging 25 years old, are cultivated using sustainable methods that respect the environment and promote biodiversity. This approach ensures high-quality grapes, guaranteeing successful winemaking.

    Owner and history

    Château Fleur Cardinale is managed by the owners, Dominique and Patrick Maroteaux, who have instilled their passion and vision into the estate. Their commitment to quality and innovation has allowed the Château to establish itself on the wine scene. With an approach centered on respect for the environment and sustainable practices, they are dedicated to producing wines that faithfully reflect their terroir. Their family values ​​and love for winemaking are evident in every bottle, making each vintage a true work of art.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Fleur Cardinale is a meticulous art, blending tradition and innovation. The harvest is done by hand, guaranteeing rigorous selection of the grapes. After careful destemming, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for precise temperature management. Aging takes place in oak barrels, 30% of which are new, for 12 months. This process gives the wine its aromatic complexity and roundness on the palate, while preserving the authentic expression of the terroir.

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    The team's opinion

    An elegant and structured Saint-Émilion, blending precise red fruits, fresh tension and assertive tannins in an energetic and dynamic style.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2025 à 2035

    Wine profile

    • Fruity
    • complex
    • timber frame