Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion 2005 070226ROBUST so the fruit stays crisp

so the fruit stays crisp and the finish stays saline

Pale and energetic on the palate with notes of raspberries

From Estate and Fiddlestix Vineyard under proprietor Justin Willett's stewardship arrives a Pinot Noir with striking floral character and vibrant red fruit

fermented with wild yeasts and left on its lees for a year and more to build texture

2021 was a cool

Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion 2005 070226ROBUST so the fruit stays crispNow twenty years old, this 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend showcases why the 2005 vintage was a watershed year for Bordeaux. The wine remains vibrant with youthful ruby hue, delivering succulent red cherry, red plum, mint, blood orange, mocha, and espresso. A plush, round, silky mouthfeel combined with complex notes of leafy herbs, leather, and limestone minerality shows this Grand Cru Class drinking beautifully now.