Chateau Fleur Cardinale 2014

A beautifully concentrated Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, plum, violet, graphite, dark chocolate, and baking spice. Velvety tannins, vibrant freshness, and polished structure create a powerful yet elegant Bordeaux with outstanding aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, truffle dishes, aged Comté, or wild mushroom risotto.

94 Points - James Suckling

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

92 Points - Wine Spectator

Lush, with lots of warm fig and boysenberry confiture flavors. Shows ample muscle thanks to lots of brambly grip. Mouthfilling licorice root and fruitcake notes grace the finish. Fleshes out well in the glass. A bit of a hefty style, but well done. Best from 2020 through 2030. 8,000 cases made.

90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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.