Fleur Cardinale - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml The tannins are still there

The tannins are still there

this California Cabernet could easily be mistaken for a great Pauillac given its structure

The Bordeaux-styled wines begin with the 2008 Clos de Betz

This flamboyant wine tastes lighter than I would have expected for a 1997

The exceptionally light ruby/orange color is surprising given the opacity of most wines from this vintage

Fleur Cardinale - 2005 (750ml) Size:750ml The tannins are still thereThis beautiful wine from Fleur Cardinale performed great in its youth, both from barrel as well as post bottling. A gorgeous blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon made by the Decoster family, the 2005 provides more evidence that this property is fully exploiting its tremendous potential. A few years away from reaching its plateau of maturity, its stunning nose of black cherry liqueur, cassis, licorice, earth and spice is