Fleur Cardinale 2014

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The 2014 Fleur Cardinale is located in Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, the vines populating the lieu-dit of Thibaud. it has a powerful, rich and decadent bouquet bestowed with licorice and boysenberry jam. The palate is medium-bodied with muscular tannin, good depth, fine acidity with a structured and quite spicy finish that replicates the showing from barrel. Enjoy this over the next 8-10 years.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 March 2017

The Château Fleur Cardinale 2014 is rich and decadent on the lavish nose (as it always is). One sample tasted at the Cercle de Rive Droite was more refined and focused than another sample tasted a day later in Saint Emilion. The palate is full-bodied and mirroring the aromatics, rich and extravagant on the palate. The acidity is well judged and there plenty of weight and presence towards the finish that I would suggest has more tension and precision the recent vintages. It’s an unashamedly modern style of Saint Emilion, but it feels as if it is reading from its own script instead of that of the terroir or the growing season. I prefer the La Croix Cardinale that demonstrates more articulation of its origin.

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2029 01 April 2015

Fantastic aromas of crushed berries, lavender and blueberries. Full-bodied, dense and layered yet always polished and beautiful. Really impressive. Drink in 2020.

Score: 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 13 February 2017

A red with chocolate, berry and spice character. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Stylish.

Score: 90 - 91

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 23 March 2015

The 2014 Fleur Cardinale is a dark, sumptuous wine. Dark cherry, plum, rose petal, licorice and sweet spices are all pushed forward. Extravagantly ripe and flamboyant, the 2014 hits all the right notes. As always, Fleur Cardinale shows the more overt, opulent side of Saint-Émilion, and yet all the elements are beautifully balanced. Tasted two times.

Score: 94

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2034 01 February 2017

The 2014 Fleur Cardinale was superb all three times I tasted it. Readers should expect a bold, modern-styled St.-Emilion built on opulence and richness. Black cherries, smoke, tobacco and new leather are all nicely delineated throughout. The late, October harvest and 100% new oak also contribute to the wine's super-ripe, voluptuous personality. The blend is 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that saw a 5 day cold soak followed by 30-35 days on the skins.

Score: 94

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 05 May 2015

Deep purple. Expressive with rich black cherries and cream. Tight and densely packed fruit in the mouth - there is lots of potential here with structure and good length. Serious and impressive. The Chateau think that this could be as good as their 2009.

Score: 91 - 94

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2015

Dark purple. Intense nose of admirably ripe fruit. Good balance of this concentrated elderberry with fine, not drying, tannins. Promising.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2022-2035 13 April 2015

A light ganache edge leads the way, followed by flattering, lightly mulled cherry, plum and blackberry fruit. Offers a toasty finish, but there's enough flesh, grip and focus to pull this along.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2015