{"product_id":"chateau-fleur-cardinale-saint-emillion-grand-cru-classe-2018-750ml","title":"Chateau Fleur Cardinale Saint Emillion Grand Cru Classe 2018 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward Winning Saint Emilion with black cherry, cassis, spice and velvety tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2018 is a rich and beautifully polished Bordeaux red with depth, freshness and plenty of Right Bank charm. It has the generosity of Merlot, the lift of Cabernet Franc and a firm, finely structured finish that makes it feel serious but still very enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 vintage shows black cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum, dark spice, tobacco, mocha, mineral notes and fine oak detail. It is medium to full bodied, smooth and layered, with velvety tannins and a long savoury finish. A stand out bottle for those who enjoy mature Bordeaux with richness, structure and a little elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e94 points Decanter, 94 points Jeb Dunnuck, 94 points James Suckling, 94 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 94 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black cherry, cassis, blackberry, plum, tobacco, mocha, spice, graphite and subtle floral lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied with dark fruit, polished oak, mineral detail, fresh acidity and velvety tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and structured with lingering cassis, cherry, spice, tobacco, cocoa and classic Saint Emilion savouriness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Fleur Cardinale is the flagship wine of La Maison Cardinale, based east of Saint Emilion on the northern slope of a limestone plateau. The estate is known for Merlot led wines that combine ripe fruit, freshness, fine tannins and a polished modern Bordeaux feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Emilion is one of Bordeaux’s most famous Right Bank regions, especially for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Wines from this area often show dark fruit, spice, earthy depth and a smooth but structured palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Fleur Cardinale is a strong example of the estate’s style. It has plenty of richness and dark fruit, but the freshness and fine tannin shape keep it balanced. With several 94 point reviews, it is a confident and cellar worthy Bordeaux that is also beginning to drink beautifully now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2018 is drinking well now, especially with a decant. It also has the structure to continue developing. Drink now to 2040 under good storage conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChateau Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe 2018 is a strong bottle for collectors of quality Bordeaux. With its Grand Cru Classe status, respected Saint Emilion origin, 2018 vintage strength and strong review history, it is a great wine to enjoy now or cellar for further development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chateau Fleur Cardinale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature Bordeaux red wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium to full bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5 percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70 percent Merlot, 25 percent Cabernet Franc, 5 percent Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 94 points Decanter, 94 points Jeb Dunnuck, 94 points James Suckling, 94 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 94 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkhill Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Pack Size 1","offer_id":49035811520729,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8015\/9961\/files\/Chateau_Fleur_Cardinale_Saint_Emillion_Grand_Cru_Classe_2018_750ml.png?v=1786350667","url":"https:\/\/parkhillcellars.com.au\/products\/chateau-fleur-cardinale-saint-emillion-grand-cru-classe-2018-750ml","provider":"Parkhill Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}