Fleur Cardinale Vintage:2004 doing amazing research and never

doing amazing research and never resting on their laurels

A deeply pitched nose displays attractive

fleshy pear and exotic fruits that fill the mid-palate

The Sarmassa has aged quite gracefully

the palate is more youthful than the nose and while this isn’t necessarily a fault

Fleur Cardinale Vintage:2004 doing amazing research and neverThis 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