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Château La Cardonne

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

8.8252 ratings
8.827 pro ratings
Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison

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Château La CardonneMédoc, BordeauxRed Bordeaux Blend
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8.8

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Soft nose of plums, cherries, earth, light oak, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, red cherries, light oak, dark chocolates, earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Still showing enough fruits, but lacking the complexity and balance I expected from this 13 year old.

Still enjoyable by itself and better with food. Paired very nicely with the leg of lamb.

A blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

13% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25.

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Soft nose of plums, cherries, earth, light oak, spices and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, red cherries, light oak, dark chocolates, earth, herbs and peppercorn.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Merlot based blend from Bordeaux. Still showing enough fruits, but lacking the complexity and balance I expected from this 13 year old.

Still enjoyable by itself and better with food. Paired very nicely with the leg of lamb.

A blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

13% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25.

Jul 17th, 2025
Will Stanley
9.2

Super fresh, clean, savoury aromatics from this charming estate which the Rothschilds actually sold just one year following this vintage in 1990. This wine continues my love affair with the 1989 vintage in Bordeaux. Gorgeous cedar wood is complemented by dried cherry, balsamic and mint. The palate adds a touch of chocolatey sweetness and has great balance. Good length for this level. I had a craving for venerable Bordeaux tonight to accompany roast lamb, and this has delivered. A lovely wine.

Super fresh, clean, savoury aromatics from this charming estate which the Rothschilds actually sold just one year following this vintage in 1990. This wine continues my love affair with the 1989 vintage in Bordeaux. Gorgeous cedar wood is complemented by dried cherry, balsamic and mint. The palate adds a touch of chocolatey sweetness and has great balance. Good length for this level. I had a craving for venerable Bordeaux tonight to accompany roast lamb, and this has delivered. A lovely wine.

Dec 15th, 2024
Chris McClellan
8.6

Red/black fruit, earth driven wine, with chocolate and crunchy tannins...

Red/black fruit, earth driven wine, with chocolate and crunchy tannins...

Mar 22nd, 2021
Andrew Lohse
8.8

Straight up bright red plum and mocha / med body and roundly fruity with some denser secondary notes, texturally, and a pretty fruit-dominant finish

Straight up bright red plum and mocha / med body and roundly fruity with some denser secondary notes, texturally, and a pretty fruit-dominant finish

Nov 24th, 2019
Stefan Dolhain
7.0

2015 vintage. 50% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. Discrete nose. High acidity dominates the taste. Short finish.

2015 vintage. 50% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon and 5% cabernet franc. Discrete nose. High acidity dominates the taste. Short finish.

May 6th, 2019
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

A medoc mostly merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and a bit of Cabernet franc

A medoc mostly merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and a bit of Cabernet franc

2 people found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2014
Brian Wegman
8.0

Slightly dry, fruit on its way out. But still good for the vintage

Slightly dry, fruit on its way out. But still good for the vintage

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2022
Jordan Wardlaw
9.0

High impact Medoc with a strong imprint of new oak. Lots of herbal and tobacco notes.

High impact Medoc with a strong imprint of new oak. Lots of herbal and tobacco notes.

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2019
Will Brajnikoff

Sommelier Chai Consulting

400th wine!

400th wine!

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2013
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.8

Deep color, lots of extract. Merlot, Cabernet, and Cab Franc blend showing graphite, pencil shavings, black currant, and black cherry. A bit of a short finish.

Deep color, lots of extract. Merlot, Cabernet, and Cab Franc blend showing graphite, pencil shavings, black currant, and black cherry. A bit of a short finish.

Jan 3rd, 2017