Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2018

La Fleur Cardinale

Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2018

95+
100
2
Merlot 75%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
5
rot, trocken
14,5% Vol.
Trinkreife: 2028–2052
Verpackt in: 12er OHK
9
pikant & würzig
saftig
strukturiert
3
Lobenberg: 95+/100
Winespectator: 93–96/100
Parker: 94+/100
Suckling: 94–95/100
Galloni: 94/100
Wine Cellar Insider: 93–95/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 92–94+/100
6
Frankreich, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
7
Allergene: Sulfite, Abfüllerinformation
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg über:
Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2018

95+
/100

Lobenberg: Fleur Cardinale ist auch immer so ein Kandidat für übermäßige Extraktion. Der 2018er ist reif, dicht und schwarz. Im Mund dann etwas bitter, stark extrahiert, mit Bitterstoffen aus den Kernen. Auch offenbar viel Presswein in die Fässer gegeben, für Saint Emilion schon ein Hammer. Viel hilft viel. Irgendwie groß und tolles Potenzial. Was hilft ist die hohe Reife des Leseguts, aber der Wein braucht Zeit. Die Hoffnung auf Größe. 95+/100

93–96
/100

Winespectator über: Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

-- Winespectator: Offers lovely fruit, with exotic plum and boysenberry notes gliding along, carried by a very velvety structure. The long finish has a nice flow, showing a latent anise echo. Seems to be holding back a bit, but there's some serious depth of fruit here. 93-96/100

94+
/100

Parker über: Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

-- Parker: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fleur Cardinale—composed of 74% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon—leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and ripe, juicy plums, plus hints of sandalwood, unsmoked cigars, menthol and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of ripe black and blue fruits, framed by velvety tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing long with lots of mineral and exotic spice layers. A very stylish Saint-Émilion! 94+/100

94–95
/100

Suckling über: Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

-- Suckling: This is really linear and tight for this winery and shows seriousness and polish. Medium-to full-bodied and a tight, compact palate. Very fresh and long, too. I can see a change to more linear and precise wines here. 94-95/100

94
/100

Galloni über: Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

-- Galloni: The 2018 Fleur Cardinale is bright and focused, yet has all of the raciness the estate's fans have come to expect. Inky red fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and rose petal develop with a bit of coaxing. Today the 2018 is a bit tightly wound, but that should serve it just fine as it ages in bottle. Pretty Cabernet Franc accents linger on the persistent finish. 94/100

93–95
/100

Wine Cellar Insider über: Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

-- Wine Cellar Insider: Loaded with licorice, chocolate, coffee bean and black fruits, the wine is fleshy, round, fruit-filled and finishes with lusciously textured, espresso, dark plums, licorice and even darker cocoa. The wine is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The harvest took place September 27 - October 24 93-95/100

92–94+
/100

Jeb Dunnuck über: Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe

-- Jeb Dunnuck: The 2018 Château Fleur Cardinale shows the subtle change in style at this estate, offering slightly more elegance and finesse while still packing plenty of fruit and texture. Coming from a 23.5-hectare vineyard consisting mostly of older vines, the 2018 is currently a tentative blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that was harvested starting on September 27th, which is a record early date for this estate. It hit 14.5% alcohol and will spend 12-14 months in new French oak. Perfumed notes of cassis, black raspberries, violets, and spring flowers all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, elegant texture, terrific ripeness, and sweet tannins. It’s an elegant yet still sexy wine that shows the vintage beautifully. 92-94+/100

Mein Winzer

La Fleur Cardinale

Chateau La Fleur Cardinale gehört zu einem der absoluten Senkrechtstarter der Appellation St. Emilion. Noch Anfang der 80er Jahre des letzten Jahrhunderts wurde die gesamte Produktion als Fassware verkauft. Das änderte sich, als das Weingut in den Besitz der Familie Asseo überging.

Chateau La Fleur Cardinale Grand Cru Classe 2018