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Château Fleur Cardinale 2020
Complexity & Achievement
![Capsule de Château Fleur Cardinale - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_3382-2.jpg)
IDENTITY
Blend :
- 77% Merlot
- 18% Cabernet Franc
- 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic degree: 14°
![La vigne - © C. Decoster, Château Fleur Cardinale](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IMG_0853-2.jpg)
WEATHER CONDITIONS
2020, with its cold, rainy spring and a record dry summer, was a year of climatic contrasts.
After 5 days of much-needed rain, which enabled the grapes to reach optimal ripeness, the signal was given for harvesting to start!
![Le temps des vendanges - © J. Buchholtz](https://fleurcardinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Fleur-Cardinale_2012-10_79-2.jpg)
HARVEST
- from 17 Septembre to 2 October 2020
- Yields: 43hl/ha
- Production: 100 000 bottles of first wine
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TASTING SUGGESTIONS
- Optimal tasting period: 2024 – 2044.
- 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 2020 vintage is synonymous of:
- Complexity
- Achievement
- Depth
- Finesse
Reviews for this vintage
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LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE
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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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CHICAGO WINE PRESS, PETER HOYNE
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DECANTER, JANE ANSON
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ELIZABETH GABAY MW
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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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JANCIS ROBINSON
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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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LA REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE, KARINE VALENTIN
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LIVETS GODA
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MARKUS DEL MONEGO, MW
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MATTHEW JUKES
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PERSWIJN, RONALD DE GROOT
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RODERICK SMITH MW
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SCHWEIZERISCHE WEINZEITUNG, HANS MARTIN GESELLMANN
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TERRE DE VINS
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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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VERTDEVIN, JONATHAN CHOUKROUN CHICHEPORTICHE
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VINWINOWINE, MARIE ROGINSKA
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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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VVWINE, ADRIAN VAN VELSEN
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WINE CHRONICLES, PANOS KAKAVIATOS
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WEINWISSER, THOMAS BOXBERGER
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YVES BECK
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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