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Château Fleur Cardinale 2016
Perseverance & Daring
![Un verre de Château Fleur Cardinale - © M. Johnson](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DSC0125-2.jpg)
Identity
Blend:
- 74% Merlot
- 18% Cabernet Franc
- 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic degree: 14.5°
![La vigne - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0853-2.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.
![Le temps des vendanges - © J. Buchholtz](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Fleur-Cardinale_2012-10_79-2.jpg)
Harvest
- 13 > 25 October 2016
- Yields: 35 hl / ha
- Production: 100 000 bottles
![Ludovic carafant une bouteille de Château Fleur Cardinale - © M. Johnson](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DSC0118.jpg)
Tasting suggestions
- Optimal tasting period: 2020 – 2040.
- Today: to be kept in the cellar.
- Serving temperature: 17-18°C.
![Une bouteille de Fleur Cardinale 2015 - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_1285.jpg)
Personality characteristics
The 2016 vintage is synonymous of:
- Perseverance
- Daring
- Energy
- Precision
![Vin et musique - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_1324-2.jpg)
Soundtrack
- Rock : Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Soul & funk : Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
- Français : Le Premier Jour – Etienne Daho
- Jazz : S’ Wonderful – Sarah Vaughan
Reviews for this vintage
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ANTHOCYANES, YOHAN CASTAING
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B MY BORDEAUX, CHRISTER BYKLUM
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BETTANE & DESSEAUVE
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DECANTER, JANE ANSON
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GAULT & MILLAU
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GREAT BORDEAUX WINES, IZAK LITWAR
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JACQUES PERRIN
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JAMES SUCKLING
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JANCIS ROBINSON
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JANE ANSON
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JEAN-MARC QUARIN
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JEANNIE CHO LEE, MW
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JEB DUNNUCK
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JOURNAL D'UN PASSIONNÉ DE LA RIVE DROITE, DANIEL SÉRIOT
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LE FIGARO VINS, BERNARD BURTSCHY
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MARKUS DEL MONEGO, MW
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MATTHEW JUKES
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PERSWIJN
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TERRE DE VINS, MATHIEU DOUMENGE
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THE WINE ADVOCATE, NEAL MARTIN
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THE WINE ADVOCATE, LISA PERROTTI-BROWN
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER, JEFF LEVE
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THE WINE DOCTOR, CHRIS KISSACK
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THE WINE ENTHUSIAST, ROGER VOSS
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VERT DE VIN, JONATHAN CHOUKROUN CHICHEPORTICHE
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VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
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WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES MOLESWORTH
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