Fleur Cardinale other_regions serious and dense tannic spine

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Like the Griotte this is an overtly robust and powerful wine that will require an even longer snooze in a cool cellar

Fleur Cardinale other_regions serious and dense tannic spineThis for me has a better balance than the 2009, same alcohol but here it is effortlessly eaten up by the rich dark fruits, with cassis, blueberry, bilberry and blackberry all apparent, with texture and juice. Its gourmet, with a black chocolate, slightly bitter edge, even with traces of menthol as the Cabernets take the lead here. Small yield at 36hl ha. Harvest October 18 right through to November 5, which sounds extreme but bear in mind this is the