Château FLEUR CARDINALE “EDITION SURF SESSION” 2019 / limited Edition

Description

Lisa Perrotti-Brown 93-95 points www.robertparker.com
Deep purple-black in color, the 2019 Fleur Cardinale exudes opulent scents of cinnamon stick, star anise, plum preserves and chocolate-covered cherries with a seducing undercurrent of lilacs, mulberries, allspice and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is already tantalizingly delicious, revealing layer upon layer of black fruits, exotic spices and earthy sparks, finishing with great freshness and depth. This year’s blend is 76% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Antonio Galloni 93-95 points www.vinous.com
The 2019 Fleur Cardinale is ripe, bold and luscious, with striking depth and resonance. Inky dark fruit, graphite, lavender, spice, menthol and blueberry jam all race out of the glass. Even with all of its obvious intensity, the 2019 has terrific freshness and vibrancy. In 2019, the blend is 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. Tasted two times.

Jane Anson 95 points  www.decanter.com (at Bordeaux, 01 Jun 2020)
Always one of the bigger more powerful St Emilions, and this has plenty of estate signature. Excellent presence, it heads downwards, carving out a space for itself and settling in for the long haul. Clear oak character but not overdone, and has the glamour and sense of fun that I love about this property. Clear spice also, sage and rosemary alongside liquorice and black chocolate. Well handled, definitely a bigger-framed wine but delivered with confidence and appeal – you’re going to want to try this. Tasted twice, three weeks apart. 100% new oak. A yield of 44hl/ha. Every case sold this year will see one tree planted, with the hope of planting 10,000 trees. Drinking Window 2027 – 2042

Neal Martin 92-94 points www.robertparker.com
he 2019 Fleur Cardinale has a very composed bouquet, perhaps more so than its sibling, Croix Cardinale. It offers black cherries, black olive and light cassis aromas, all nicely integrated with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit mixed with graphite and cedar, almost Left Bank like towards the structured finish. Excellent.

Yves Beck 93-94 points www.yvesbeck.wine
Pourpre violacé dense. Très invitant et complexe ce bouquet ! Il associe parfaitement les notes fruitées, la maturité et la fraîcheur. Agréables nuances de mûres, de cerises et de graphite, suivies d’une touche de fèves de cacao. En bouche le vin est friand, crémeux et équilibré. Il est doté de tannins élégants qui se révèle doucement et qui assurent bien les arrières communément avec la structure. Ce Fleur Cardinale a de l’ampleur, un peu de gras et du tempérament. Finale fruitée et persistante. Une belle réussite. Ludovic et Caroline Decoster ont su allier charme et vigueur. C’est prometteur !  2025-2037