2009 Fleur Cardinale (750ml OWC) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

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WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2011-13

Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Fleur Cardinale
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Appellation: St. Emilion
Producer: Chateau Fleur Cardinale
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais
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Tasting note: While the 2009 La Fleur Cardinale is an outstanding wine, do not expect it to ever achieve the greatness of the 2005. Yields were a tiny 30 hectoliters per hectare, the wine is composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the alcohol level is 14.5%. Some rugged tannins are noticeable, but they should age out with 3-4 years of cellaring. The wine is concentrated, pure, impressively perfumed, and long, but the tannins are astringent at present, giving it a dry, raspy element in the finish (90-92pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2010
Score: 90-92
Drink: 2013

Tasting note: I cannot really explain why, but I find that in this vintage, this estate does not particularly stand out. It shows a lovely intense color with a fruity and discreet nose which slightly lacks vibrancy. Mellow, powerful and very fruity, it offers more taste than the nose would suggest. It performs with a mellow body, a finish of good length and coated tannins. We’ll have to keep an eye on it during barrel aging. (89pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 89
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Intense concentration of black chocolate and berry. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and velvety tannins. The finish is long and juicy. (92-95pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2010
Score: 92-95
Drink: N/A