Fleur Cardinale other_regions This moderately firm effort is

This moderately firm effort is somewhat awkward at present

More subtle though still prominent oak can be found on the much more reserved red currant and dark berry-suffused nose that displays an astonishing array of spice

the medium-gold colored 2004 Ermitage le Meal Blanc is another incredibly concentrated

A much spicier mix features notes of both red and dark pinot fruit

I was mildly surprised to find a bit of reduction in the bottled version though not enough to completely hide the otherwise ripe

Fleur Cardinale other_regions This moderately firm effort isThis 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