Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion 2005 070226ROBUST Now more than a decade

Now more than a decade on

The wine is made from grapes grown in a small vineyard on Sonoma Mountain

Pale and energetic on the palate with notes of raspberries

the combination Giuseppe Quintarelli used to prove that Bordeaux varieties could make something unmistakably Veneto

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

Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion 2005 070226ROBUST Now more than a decadeNow 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.