那是於 2000 年 Florence Decoster 即現時莊主萌起了這個念頭，當時她丈夫 Dominique 剛售出他的 Limoges 瓷器生意 Haviland並感到懷疑說：「現在跟我說要買葡萄園？」但不久後，同時熱愛自然和高級飲食的 Florence 和Dominique，開始積極投入這新計劃。
他們第一次到達這個位於石灰岩平原，Saint-Emilion 幾哩外的 Château Fleur Cardinale 後，就被這裡的美景和周圍的郊野吸引，並於 2001 年買下這個物業。
產區保護條例：
波爾多 AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
釀造：
不鏽鋼缸 (50-70 hL) 內 30/35 天，冷凍浸漬。
陳年：
在100%新木桶和酒渣一同陳年
品酒筆記：
黑朱古力、花卉、黑車厘子香氣。味道方面充滿黑甘草、花卉、石塊、黑莓和朱古力，此酒豐富、圓潤，收結是由黑莓覆蓋住的黑朱古力。這瓶代表住這年份的成功。
It was Florence Decoster, the present owner, who first nurtured that idea and brought it to fruition in the year 2000. Her husband, Dominique, having just completed the sale of his Limoges porcelain business, Haviland, had his doubts. “And now buy a vineyard?” he wondered slightly perplexed. But slowly the idea grew on him, and finally Florence and Dominique, both of them are lovers of nature and fine dining, became enamoured with their new plan.
Arriving for the first time at the Château Fleur Cardinale estate, which is located on a limestone plateau just a few miles from the historic village of Saint-Emilion, Florence and Dominique were amazed by the beauty of the place and its surrounding countryside. They acquired the property in May 2001.
Appellation:
AOC Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification:
Fermentation in stainless steel vats (50 to 70 hL) for 30/35 days. Cold maceration.
Ageing:
Ageing on lees and 100 % new French oak barrels
Tasting Notes:
Dark chocolate, flowers and black cherry aromas. On palate, packed with black licorice, floral, stone, blackberry and chocolate, this wine produced a lush, round, St. Emilion that ended with chocolate covered black cherries. This is a very successful wine for the vintage.
