Chateau Palais Cardinal
Chateau Palais Cardinal
Chateau Palais Cardinal estate is located in the commune of Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens which lies to the south of Saint Emilion next door to the acclaimed Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classé Château Monbousquet. The terroir is a wonderfully free-draining, nutrient-poor mix of gravels and sand which are drained by the ‘La Fuie’ stream which lends its name to the label. It takes its name from the sumptuous residence built in the 12th and 13th centuries, renamed “Palais Cardinal” when it was enlarged in the 14th century by Cardinal Gaillard de la Motte. Its combination of exceptional terroir and old vines makes it one of the richest and longest-lived of all Saint Emilion Grand Crus.
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Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedIn common with all the leading properties in Saint Emilion, Chateau Palais Cardinal produced an exceptional 2022. Given 92/93 points from James Suckling, the 50-year-old vines allow Nicolas Ballande to produce an outstanding wine. In many ways the 2022 was the result of work that was started in 2008. It was then that this ancient estate was given a new lease of life after years of underperformance. The winery was completely overhauled with outdated presses and vats being replaced by state-of-the -
Country: France, Bordeaux, Saint EmilionGrapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet FrancABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedFollowing the estate’s renaissance over the past decade, Chateau Palais Cardinal continues its upward trajectory with a superb recent vintage in Saint-Émilion. Under the guidance of Nicolas Ballande, investment in modern cellar technology, organic vineyard practices and meticulous site management has transformed quality, with certifications including HVE 3 and Terra Vitis. The result is a wine that comfortably rivals leading Grand Crus — combining pedigree, precision and value — and reinforcing
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