Chateau Fleur Cardinale is located on a limestone plateau just a few miles from the historic village of Saint-Emilion. Due to continuous investments in the vineyard and in the winery, and its consistent quality, Chateau Fleur Cardinale was promoted to the rank of Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe in 2006, and re-confirmed in 2012.

In 2011, the owners also acquired Chateau Croix Cardinale, next to the main estate. They now offer four wines: Chateau Fleur Cardinale, Chateau Croix Cardinale, Secret de Cardinale, and Bois Cardinale.

The two properties include 23.5 hectares for Chateau Fleur Cardinale and 4 hectares for Chateau Croix Cardinale. Both vineyards are planted on clay-limestone soil in the middle of the hillsides, and enjoy an identical harvest time.

Varietal distribution is 75% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The growing methods used at Chateau Fleur Cardinale are traditional, and the thinning of crops and leaves is done without chemicals.

The grand vin of Chateau Fleur Cardinale displays a deep color and powerful ripe fruit aromas mingling with floral notes. Feminine in style, the wines have a seductive, rich mouth-feel, underpinned by elegant, silky tannins. The finish is long and harmonious, promising very long aging potential in bottle.

The 2019 Fleur Cardinale, a Bordeaux Blend from Saint-Emilion, France, is a red wine known for its complexity and balance. Produced by Fleur Cardinale, this wine features a blend of 76% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and it has an alcohol content of 14.5%. The wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this vintage a score of 95, noting its "beautiful clarity of crushed red berries with dried flowers and sliced oyster mushrooms on the nose." He described it as full-bodied with "layers of ripe tannins and juicy fruit" and suggested trying it after 2025 (jamessuckling.com, 12/8/2021).

Jeb Dunnuck also praised the wine, giving it a 94 score and highlighting its "medium to full-bodied, elegant style" and "classic darker cherry and mulberry fruits." He mentioned its "supple yet present tannins" and predicted it would be enjoyable for the next two decades (jebdunnuck.com, 4/11/2022).

Decanter's review, another excellent evaluation with a score of 95, emphasized the wine's "really smoky, coffee bean aromas" and its "harmonious, charming and elegant" nature. The reviewer appreciated its "generous fruit, tannins, acidity and mineral freshness" and noted that it is a "very complete wine" (Decanter, 1/5/2022).

Jeff Leve described the wine as "dark in color" with a rich nose featuring "espresso bean, smoke, licorice, crushed stone and chocolate-covered plums." He appreciated its "richness, freshness, balance" and layers of fruit, awarding it a score of 94 (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/29/2022).

Antonio Galloni from Vinous called the 2019 Fleur Cardinale a "real head-turner," highlighting its "lush and voluptuous" profile with "copious dark fruit, along with hints of chocolate, spice, new leather, menthol, and licorice." He rated it 94 but noted it wasn't as expressive as it was in barrel (Vinous, 2/24/2022).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate's William Kelley gave it a 92, mentioning its "aromas of jammy cherries, spices, dark chocolate and mocha" and describing it as "full-bodied, broad and velvety" with a "chalky finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/7/2022).

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss scored it 93, highlighting its "fine spicy edge" and "rich black fruits with their floral character." He suggested it has plenty of potential and recommended drinking it from 2026 (Wine Enthusiast, 9/1/2022).

Jane Anson also gave it a 95, commending its "juicy plum and damson fruits" and its "deft mix of tension and balance." She noted the use of 100% new oak and the producer's environmental initiative of planting a tree for every case sold (janeanson.com, 10/22/2021).

Wine Spectator rated it 92, describing it as "richly textured" with "currant and fig paste notes" and a touch of "unctuous hint as a counterbalance" (Wine Spectator, 3/31/2022).

In summary, the 2019 Fleur Cardinale is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend that offers a complex and balanced profile, with reviewers praising its elegance, richness, and potential for aging.