Fleur Cardinale 2015
750 ml Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Bordeaux, France 2015
Fleur Cardinale 2015 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux, France), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £73.80 at Hedonism Wines.
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
3 / 5
medium
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: medium-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
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Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Château Fleur Cardinale is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, owned by the Decoster family since 2001. The property comprises 23 hectares of planted area, where the vines have an average age of 30 years. This release is from the excellent 2014 vintage, a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. A medium-bodied Bordeaux, brimming with notes of dark berries, black cherries, chocolate and spices.
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