CHATEAU FLEUR CARDINALE
Taking its name from the wealth of flowers that populate the estate, the Saint-Émilion
Grand Cru Classé Fleur Cardinale has been the property of Dominique and Florence
Decoster since 2001.
The 24.5 hectare vineyard is planted in 70% Merlot, 15%
Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and sits on a terroir of clay over
limestone. Fleur Cardinale has a cooler, late-ripening climate which, combined with the
Decosters’ penchant for picking their fruit ripe, often has Fleur Cardinale being one of
the last of the châteaux to finish harvesting on the Right Bank. Their style is round and
generous, offering immediate gratification with the potential for short to medium-term
aging.
