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Château Fleur Cardinale 2018
Precision & Ambition
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IDENTITY
Blend :
- 74% Merlot
- 22% Cabernet Franc
- 4% 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 2018 growing season was marked by excess rainfall up till the end of June, followed by hot weather at the end.
Favoured by ideal weather conditions at the end of the season, we were able to perform “haute-couture” harvesting work.
![Le temps des vendanges - © J. Buchholtz](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Fleur-Cardinale_2012-10_79-2.jpg)
HARVEST
- 27 September > 24 October 2018
- Yields: 45 hl/ha
- Production: 120 000 bottles of first wine
![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: 2022 – 2042.
- 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 2018 vintage is synonymous of:
- Resurgence
- Generosity
- Precision
- Ambition
![Vin et musique - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_1324-2.jpg)
SOUNDTRACK
- Rock : Hysteria – Muse
- Soul & funk : Get Up – James Brown
- Français : C’est Comme ça – Les Rita Mitsouko
- Jazz : ‘Round Midnight – Miles Davis Quintet
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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BORDEAUX WINE BLOG, ALEX RYCHLEWSKI
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DECANTER, JANE ANSON
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FALSTAFF, PETER MOSER
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FORBES, TOM MULLEN
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GAULT & MILLAU
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JAMES SUCKLING
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JANCIS ROBINSON
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JANCIS ROBINSON, TAMLYN CURRIN
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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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MARKUS DEL MONEGO, MW
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RODERICK SMITH MW
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TERRE DE VINS, MATHIEU DOUMENGE
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THE DRINKS BUSINESS, COLIN HAY
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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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VERTDEVIN, JONATHAN CHOUKROUN CHICHEPORTICHE
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VINARIA, PETER SCHLEIMER
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VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
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VINOUS, NEAL MARTIN
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VINUM
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VVWINE, ADRIAN VAN VELSEN
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WINE CHRONICLES, PANOS KAKAVIATOS
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WINE SPECTATOR
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WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES MOLESWORTH
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YVES BECK
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2023Depth & Delicacy
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2022Intensity & Lengthening
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2021Class & Depth
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2020Complexity & Achievement
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2019Brightness & Enthusiasm
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2016Perseverance & Daring
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2017Rarity & Excellence
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2015Serenity & Magnetism
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2014Optimism & Courage
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2013Patience & Sincerity
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2012Freedom & Brightness
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2011Surprise & Hedonism
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2010Charism & Refinement
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2009Spontaneity & Generosity
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2008Sincerity & Sensitivity
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2007Classicism & Pugnacity
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2006Determination & Honesty