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Château Fleur Cardinale 2019
Brightness & Enthusiasm
![Un verre de Château Fleur Cardinale - © M. Johnson](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DSC0125-2.jpg)
IDENTITY
Blend :
- 71% Merlot
- 24% Cabernet Franc
- 5% 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 year 2019 has been a year of extremes. At the beginning of May we lost 1.5 hectares due to the frost. Then the following weeks were very dry and the temperatures very high.
Finally, the rainfall in July and August was satisfying and will allow the grapes to reach maturity at the end of September.
![Le temps des vendanges - © J. Buchholtz](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Fleur-Cardinale_2012-10_79-2.jpg)
HARVEST
- from 2 to 14 October 2019
- Yields: 44hl/ha
- Production: 105 000 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: 2023 – 2043.
- 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 2019 vintage is synonymous of:
- Brightness
- Enthusiasm
- Energy
- Reactivity
Reviews for this vintage
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ALEXANDRE MA
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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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DECANTER
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FALSTAFF
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FORBES, TOM MULLEN
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GREAT BORDEAUX WINES, IZAK LITWAR
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INSIDE BORDEAUX, JANE ANSON
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JAMES SUCKLING
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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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LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE, KARINE VALENTIN
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LE FIGARO
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LES ECHOS
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LIVETS GODA
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MARKUS DEL MONEGO, MW
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PERSWIJN
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SCHWEIZERISCHE WEINZEITUNG, HANS MARTIN GESELLMANN
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TERRE DE VINS
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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 INDEPENDENT, LISA PERROTTI-BROWN
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VERT DE VIN, JONATHAN CHOUKROUN CHICHEPORTICHE
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VINOUS, ANTONIO GALLONI
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VINOUS, NEAL MARTIN
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VVWINE, ADRIAN VAN VELSEN
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WINE ENTHUSIAST, ROGER VOSS
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WINE WORDS AND VIDEOTAPE, JEREMY WILLIAMS
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WINE SPECTATOR, JAMES MOLESWORTH
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YVES BECK
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2022Intensity & Lengthening
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2021Class & Depth
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2020Complexity & Achievement
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2018Precision & Ambition
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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