Fleur Cardinale 2009

Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 750ml

Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 is the estate's flagship classified Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, a Merlot-led Bordeaux red from clay-limestone vineyards east of Saint-Émilion.

Vintage Character

A warm 2009 season suited this relatively cool site, producing ripe fruit while retaining freshness. The wine was described as powerful, rich and full, with dense yet elegant tannins.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Deep purple-red, with ripe berries, vanilla, spice and toast. The palate is powerful, rich and fruit-filled, supported by dense, elegant tannins.

Pairing: Grilled rib steak, Roast lamb, Venison with mushrooms, Truffle and mushroom pasta.

Winemaking & Maturation

The exact-vintage source confirms barrel maturation and a production of 78,000 bottles. Detailed vintage blend, harvest and élevage specifications were not confirmed from an official technical sheet.

Barrel-aged.

Winery Background

The Decoster family acquired Château Fleur Cardinale in 2001. Its flagship red comes from clay-limestone vineyards east of Saint-Émilion, on the north-facing slope of a limestone plateau, and was promoted to Grand Cru Classé in 2006.

Château Fleur Cardinale: Grand Cru Classé · 27.6 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 vintage verified.
• Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé.
• Flagship estate wine, not a second cuvée.
• Barrel-aged red Bordeaux.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Fleur Cardinale
• Classification: Grand Cru Classé
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
• Vintage: 2009
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Volume: 750ml

Serving & Cellaring

• Serving temperature: 17°C

Why choose Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 750ml?

Choose it for a ripe, structured expression of the warm 2009 Bordeaux vintage from a cooler clay-limestone Saint-Émilion site.

Who is Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 750ml best for?

Collectors and drinkers seeking mature, full-bodied Right Bank Bordeaux.

What is Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 750ml?

The 2009 vintage of Château Fleur Cardinale's flagship red—not its second wine—classified as Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé.

Is Fleur Cardinale 2009 the château's flagship wine?

Yes. The estate identifies Château Fleur Cardinale as its flagship classified cuvée; it is distinct from its second wine.

What does Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 750ml taste like?

Château Fleur Cardinale 2009 750ml offers ripe berries, vanilla, spice and toast; Powerful, rich and full-bodied, with ripe fruit and dense, elegant tannins; Structured and persistent.