Winery: Chateau Fleur Cardinale

Country / Region: France / Bordeaux / Montagne Saint-Emilion

Date Winery was established: 2001 (vineyard existed since 1800's)

Grape Variety: Merot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14.5% / 750ml

First Vintage Released: 1985

Ratings: 96 pts. Inside Bordeaux

Decanting Time: Minimal decanting between 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve at 15 - 18°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good To Know: La Maison Cardinale is a dynamic, family-run estate that blends Bordeaux winemaking tradition with creative vision and the heritage of French fine dining. Founded in 2001 by Dominique and Florence Decoster after their career in Limoges porcelain, the estate is now led by their son Ludovic and his wife Caroline. In 2024, they established La Maison Cardinale as a unifying identity for Château Fleur Cardinale (Grand Cru Classé) and Château Croix Cardinale (Grand Cru) in Saint-Émilion. Guided by a spirit of complementarity—balancing tradition with innovation—the estate expresses its identity through bold creativity, thoughtful vineyard practices, and a commitment to reimagining the French art of living.