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Château Croix Cardinale 2016
#Delicious #Blackcurrant
![Verre de Château Croix Cardinale - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_3474-2.jpg)
Identity
Blend:
- 72% Merlot
- 8% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree: 14.5°
![Une feuille par transparence - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5392.jpg)
Weather conditions
The first months of the year were very rainy.
Flowering took place well, during a favorable window.
Ideal conditions in July gave rise to a quick and consistent veraison.
The month of August was particularly dry.
A saving rain revived the vines in mid-September.
![Vendanges au Château Croix Cardinale - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Photo-24-10-12-15-00-45-2.jpg)
Harvest
- 21 October
- Yields: 38 hl / ha
- Production: 16 000 bottles
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Tasting suggestions
- Optimal tasting period: 2019 – 2030.
- Today: to be kept in the cellar.
- Serving temperature : 17-18°C.
![Hashtag Croix Cardinale - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hashtag-3.png)
Hashtags of the vintage
#fruit #blackberry #blackcurrant #spices #delicious #lush#fresh #smooth #velvet #tension
![Château Croix Cardinale en musique - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_1370-3.jpg)
Soundtrack
Enjoy a glass of Château Croix Cardinale 2016 while listening to the tune Roots by Alice Merton.
Reviews for this vintage
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B MY BORDEAUX, CHRISTER BYKLUM
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YVES BECK
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BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
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JEAN-MARC QUARIN
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JAMES SUCKLING
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THE WINE ADVOCATE, NEIL MARTIN
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER, JEFF LEVE
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VERT DE VIN, JONATHAN CHOUKROUN CHICHEPORTICHE
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ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS
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WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES MOLESWORTH
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