Chateau Fleur Cardinale Saint-Emilion 2022

Château Fleur Cardinale is a highly regarded estate on the Right Bank in Saint-Émilion, with a reputation that seems to be improving each vintage. This change all started after the acquisition by Dominique and Florence Decoster in 2001. From there, this winery has only seen goodness.

First in 2006, they were promoted to Grand Cru Classé status in 2006, a rare feat in itself. But it seems like since the property got taken over by Dominique and Florence’s two children, Ludovic and Caroline Decoster, that the meteoric rise really took place.

The château’s vineyards, cover about 23.5 hectares, and are strategically located on a clay-limestone plateau with diverse exposures, contributing to the complexity of their wines. The winemaking is done with by meticulous parcel-by-parcel vinification in small, temperature-controlled vats, followed by aging in French oak barrels (often 100% new for the grand vin). This is a tedious and time consuming approach, but it yields incredible results that have been undeniable.