Vin Château Fleur Cardinale

The estate was bought in 2001 by Florence and Dominique Decoster, and it has benefited from major investments which have made Château Fleur Cardinale one of the top names of the appellation. They replanted much of the vineyards, as well as totally renovated the winery and chai. They also engaged the services of the ubiquitous Michel Rolland.

The two properties owned Decoster family extend across a 23.5 hectare area for the Château Fleur Cardinale, and a 4 hectare area for the Château Croix Cardinale. The two vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soil in the middle of the hillsides and they enjoy an identical harvest, notable for its 75% dominance of Merlot together with 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinification takes place in a mixture of temperature-controlled, cement and stainless steel tanks, and the wine is then matured in oak barriques (30-40% new) for 15 months. With its great value for money, and showing great consistency in its quality, Château Fleur Cardinale was promoted to "Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé" in 2006.