{"product_id":"chateau-fleur-cardinale-st-emilion-2018-750ml","title":"Château Fleur-Cardinale St.-Emilion 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau La Fleur Cardinale has a 22.5-hectare vineyard planted in a veritable mosaic of 7 different clay and limestone soils and subsoils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage: 2020 was an early vintage at the estate, in terms of both the vine cycle throughout the year and the dates of harvest. While two plots of Merlot were harvested on September 17 and 18, a rainy episode meant that the harvest was paused for a few days in order to allow the rest of the fruit to fully ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification and aging: 2020 is the first vintage to have been entirely vinified and aged at the property's new facilities. While 10% of the production was vinified by micro-vinification, aging was carried out in 50% barrels and 50% amphorae, a novelty introduced to the property with this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend: The Chateau La Fleur Cardinale 2020 was made from a blend of Merlot (77%), Cabernet Franc (18%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Deep and brilliant, the wine displays a purple color, adorned with purplish reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: The nose reveals a rich aromatic palette of great purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Following a straightforward and dense attack, the palate seduces with its structure, its precise fruit flavors, its controlled aromatic power and its delicate texture. The aging in oak and amphora lends an incredible finesse to the tannins, along with a good persistence and great elegance to this vintage, which boasts a remarkable aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCRITIC ACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWA 93 | Wine Advocate 93 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed of 77% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with an alcohol of 14.5% and a pH of 3.57, the deep purple-black colored 2020 Fleur Cardinale bursts from the glass with powerful notes of crushed blackberries, stewed black plums and Morello cherries, plus suggestions of star anise, pencil shavings and black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of softly textured, juicy black fruits, countered by fantastic tension, finishing with great length and loads of earthy layers. (LPB) 93-95+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Fleur-Cardinale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975622136032,"sku":"102172","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/ch-teau-fleur-cardinale-st--emilion.jpg?v=1663884076","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-fleur-cardinale-st-emilion-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}