Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion 2005 070226ROBUST The wine is made from

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

so the fruit stays crisp and the finish stays saline

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

and nutty aromas

This Chambertin will develop its full potential over the next 15-20 years

Fleur Cardinale Saint Emilion 2005 070226ROBUST The wine is made fromNow 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.