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Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 in Magnum
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé
94/100 Parker
- When to drink this wine? : Drink now to 2030.
- Tasting: "A good value among the best performing estates in Saint-Emilion is the 2009 from La Fleur Cardinale. Composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, some of the the abrasive tannins noticeable at the start of this great wine (14.5% alcohol) are now sweeter and better integrated.From tiny yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, this is a concentrated and rich wine that reveals generous nuances of dark cherry and cassis aromas and a fragrant, firm and full-bodied personality. It should be at its best between 2016 and 2030."
The winegrower tells you about it:
"His robe is deep and dense. The pleasure continues on the nose, where an intense aromatic palette is revealed, with ripe fruit, sprinkled with floral and spicy notes. On the palate, the cru charms with its balance and generous substance, backed by noble and silky tannins. The finish is long and aromatic. In short, its personality is surprising, so much it knows how to be both powerful and elegant".
Technical :
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Area planted: 23.5 hectares - 49 plots of land
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Planting density: 6225 / 8000 vines per ha (old / young vines)
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Clayey-limestone soils, 7 types of soils and subsoils :
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Brunisols derived from Fronsadais Molasse / Calcisols derived from Fronsadais Molasse / Calcisols derived from Agenais Molasse / Calcosols derived from Fronsadais Molasse / Calcosols on Asterian Limestone / Calcosols derived from green clay with calcareous nodules / Calcareous Colluviosols
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Grape Variety : 76% Merlot / 20% Cabernet Franc / 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Average age of the vines: 40 years
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Harvest : Manual, in small crates.
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Sorting: By densimetry (Tribaie) and manual sorting
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Vinification : Truncated cone-shaped stainless steel vats, thermo-regulated over their entire height.
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Breeding : 12 to 14 months in new barrels
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
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| PR rating | 94/100 |
| Recoverable VAT | No |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Magnum (150cl) |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 150 cl |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Level | Base Neck |
| Label | Slightly stained |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Maturity | Mature wines |
| Prix | From 80 to 150 € |
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