2007 Fleur Cardinale, St-Emilion Drink now through 2024

Drink now through 2024

Merlot and Cabernet Franc ‰ÛÒ is a major sleeper of the vintage and far exceeded my expectations

Syrahs and Zinfandels

Rich and fruity

This bottling has just the right amount of maturity

2007 Fleur Cardinale, St-Emilion Drink now through 2024A strong effort from this well run estate, the 2007 Fleur Cardinale may turn out to be as good as the 2009, which is a slightly more ruggedly constructed and bigger wine, but not necessarily better. The 2007 is a mid weight blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields were only 35 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine hit 13. 5% natural alcohol. Sweet black currant and blueberry fruit intermixed with spring flower,