Château Fleur Cardinale has built a reputation for producing modern, luxurious Saint-Émilion, full of plush Merlot-driven fruit, elegance, and structure. In the exceptional 2005 vintage—widely considered one of Bordeaux’s greatest—this Grand Cru Classé estate crafted a wine that bridges immediate opulence with long-term aging potential.
Nearly two decades on, the wine is in a glorious drinking window: layers of black plum, blackberry, tobacco leaf, cedar, and warm baking spices rise from the glass. The palate is rich and full-bodied but seamlessly balanced, with velvety tannins and a deep, earthy core that speaks to both the limestone soils of Saint-Émilion and the careful élevage in French oak.
This is classic, mature Right Bank Bordeaux—complex, structured, and still brimming with life.
Pair with: roast lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom ragoût, or aged cheeses like Comté and Gruyère.
