St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
2022 vintage. The owners of Fleur Cardinale bought the neighbouring estate Croix Cardinale in 2011. The 4 hectares vineyard is planted with 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. For this vintage the blend is 68% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Expectations were high, as I loved the second wine of Fleur Cardinale, Intuition 2020, tasted twice recently. And I am definitely not disappointed. This 2022 Croix Cardinale is some sexy juice! Black cherries, raspberries and strawberries, mixed with very subtle spices and flowers. Perfectly balanced with an exemplary purity of fruit, embedded in a structure of velvety tannins and fresh acidity. If you have this in your cellar, and you are planning to let it age for a few years, I'd suggest you hide it, because it is very hard to resist. Abv. 13,5%.
2022 vintage. The owners of Fleur Cardinale bought the neighbouring estate Croix Cardinale in 2011. The 4 hectares vineyard is planted with 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. For this vintage the blend is 68% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Expectations were high, as I loved the second wine of Fleur Cardinale, Intuition 2020, tasted twice recently. And I am definitely not disappointed. This 2022 Croix Cardinale is some sexy juice! Black cherries, raspberries and strawberries, mixed with very subtle spices and flowers. Perfectly balanced with an exemplary purity of fruit, embedded in a structure of velvety tannins and fresh acidity. If you have this in your cellar, and you are planning to let it age for a few years, I'd suggest you hide it, because it is very hard to resist. Abv. 13,5%.
Mar 28th, 2026
Great wine, smooth drinking juice.
Great wine, smooth drinking juice.
Jan 28th, 2026
Wonderful with pork tenderloin. Smooth and fruity
Wonderful with pork tenderloin. Smooth and fruity
Aug 28th, 2025
Nice earthy aroma. Cherry on the fruits. Good tannins. I like it.
Nice earthy aroma. Cherry on the fruits. Good tannins. I like it.
Jun 16th, 2019
Nice by the glass at Lola Brasserie in Brussels
Nice by the glass at Lola Brasserie in Brussels
Dec 28th, 2016Dry, earthy, chalky, yet balanced with just the right amount of fruit. Smooth sipping, with good tannins, dry finish. Perfect for late in the day!
Dry, earthy, chalky, yet balanced with just the right amount of fruit. Smooth sipping, with good tannins, dry finish. Perfect for late in the day!
Aug 13th, 2016
