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.