La Fleur Cardinale: Chateau Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2020

Chateau Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2020

Trækasse

Til vinbonden

96–97+
100
2
Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
5
rød, tør
14,0% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2027–2054
Pakket ind i: 12 OHK
9
velsmagende & krydret
saftig
struktureret
3
Lobenberg: 96–97+/100
Forbes: 96–97/100
Suckling: 96/100
6
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2020

96–97+
/100

Moden, fyldig, næsten rødfrugtagtig næse. Forbløffende for en Saint-Émilion. Rige røde kirsebær, søde surkirsebær, hvis der er noget, der hedder det. Let lakrids, cremet og kompleks. Chic! Også fin og rødfrugtet i munden. Meget kompleks, meget godt vævet. Fin lakrids, fine røde kirsebær, lidt surkirsebær, ribs, hindbær og jordbær. Alt danser rundt om hinanden. Meget veludført. Vinen er meget sammenhængende, meget harmonisk, med stor balance. Ikke den allerførste serie i Saint-Émilion, men allerede i den anden med fronten. 96-97+/100

Smagsnotat
96–97
/100

Forbes om: Chateau Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

From new winemaking facilities at this Grand Cru Classé château comes this 75% Merlot dominant blend that also includes Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich and sublime aromas of hedgerow wild fruit—blackberries and raspberries—as well as layers of earth. In the mouth this is a layer cake of juicy surprises, including acidity with flavors of clementines, a dark mocha/aniseed matrix mid palate and a finish with a hint of cherries and mint. Rich, juicy acidity and firm though unobtrusive tannins. Once opened, this wine will not last long. A fun though seriously crafted wine—pair with lamb and mint sauce, even oysters with tabasco, or a dessert of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. 96-97/100

96
/100

Suckling om: Chateau Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

Attractive aromas of blueberries and mulberries with graphite, dark licorice and crushed stones. Dark chocolate, too. Full-bodied. Impressive quality to the tannin structure that starts gently and glossy and continues to build, gaining power throughout the palate. Deep and dense with a velvety dark-fruited core. Really long, tense and persistent. 77% merlot, 18% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2026. 96/100

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La Fleur Cardinale

Chateau La Fleur Cardinale er en af de absolutte high-flyers i St. Emilion-appellationen. I begyndelsen af 1980'erne blev hele produktionen stadig solgt på fade. Det ændrede sig, da vingården blev Asseo-familiens ejendom.

Chateau Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2020