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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Fleur Cardinale is a very pretty wine. Crushed flowers, mint, blood orange and vibrant red-toned fruit are nicely delineated in this mid-weight, gracious Saint-Émilion. The style here has shifted significantly in recent years in favor of freshness and energy, although the personality of the vintage is very much in evidence as well. This is so elegant and polished. Tasted two times. 04/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Fleur Cardinale was cropped at 42 hl/ha after selection, with two lots undergoing some saignée. It has an attractive bouquet with clean blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with wilted flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with good substance considering the growing season, with mainly notes of black fruit with a subtle citric touch. Nicely composed on the finish, this is a well-crafted Saint-Émilion. 04/2025

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Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2024 Fleur Cardinale offers aromas of oak, smoke and spices, followed by a medium-bodied, structured and compact palate with a chewy core of fruit leading to brittle tannins. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Incredibly exotic, with a liquid flower and sappy character that's balanced by bright red fruits and floral notes, the 2024 Château Fleur Cardinale is medium-bodied, has a juicy, focused mouthfeel, high yet integrated acidity, and outstanding length. This singular, incredibly floral, exotic Saint-Émilion should come together nicely in bottle. 05/2025

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur rouge sombre, aux reflets pourpres. Nez intense, fin, pur et fruité. Evolution florale dans le verre. Juteux en entrée de bouche, très savoureux au milieu, le vin évolue sur un déroulé noble, un corps fondant et une finale longue et parfumée. C'est très bon. Assemblage : 70 % merlot, 20 % cabernet franc, 10 % cabernet sauvignon. Degré d'alcool : 13°5 - pH : 3,5. Rendement : 42 hl/ha avant sélection. Production : 100 000 bouteilles. 04/2025

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Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

I like the pepper, red berries and dark cherries here. Lighter this year with a medium-bodied palate and a tangy lift of spices. Fresh, crunchy tannins in the middle are appealing. A firm and vibrating finish of very good length. Evenly packed and well-made. Likely to be a very solid choice from the vintage if you’re looking for balance and brightness. 04/2025