94 Points Decanter
Intensely perfumed on the nose, so expressive and aromatic with dark chocolate and blackcurrant liqueur aspects. Juicy, fresh, playful, lifted and upfront – this has a lot going on. It’s lightly framed with a lifted nature on the palate, the flavours all vertical and expansive but not heavy. It’s a delicate style in terms of structure but the flavours are persistent and really fill the mouth with a brightness as well as minty, chocolate, liquorice fresh tannins. I love this one – a real success of the vintage. Usually 70-75% Merlot, so this is a new Fleur Cardinale, the’ kind of blend we’d like to have in the future’ says Ludovic and Caroline Decoster, with increased plantings of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon taking place at the estate. Consultants Jean Philippe Fort – Michel Rolland Laboratoire. First year of conversion to organic, 2021 saw a loss of 50% production – 20% to frost and 30% to mildew. A fine effort.
94 Points Vinous Media
The 2021 Fleur Cardinale is an unqualified success for the Decoster family. Dense, rich and beautifully layered, the 2021 offers up copious dark plum, chocolate, spice and licorice, deftly balancing its extroverted personality with the vibrancy of the year. The 2021 was gorgeous both times I tasted it. Sadly, yields are down a startling 50%.
94 Points James Suckling
A refined and linear wine with blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a racy finish. Classy.
93 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Château Fleur Cardinale is terrific, and certainly an outstanding wine. Lots of ripe darker cherry and almost blue fruits give way to a medium-bodied, concentrated, balanced, textured 2021 that has a great mid-palate and ripe tannins. It offers tons of pleasure and will drink well right out of the gate. The blend is 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 90% new barrels, it was harvested between the 1st and 12th of October, and it hit 13.5% natural alcohol. Tasted numerous times.
Somm’s Pick: This is the kind of bottle that instantly upgrades your status from ‘wine drinker’ to ‘wine collector.’ It has the pedigree, the prestige, and let’s be honest, it’s way more impressive to bring to dinner than that ‘mystery red’ you found on a discount shelf at your local grocery store. And it’s AFORDABLE!” -Blake Leland
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