Ch Palais Cardinal 2022 Saint Emilion Grand Cru

92/100 robertparker.com "The 2022 Palais Cardinal is a real success in this vintage, revealing a dense, complex and elegant bouquet of cassis, mulberries, dark berries and spices mingled with delicate floral notes. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless, it has good depth at the core, impressive concentration, velvety tannins, integrated acids and a penetrating finish. This is a blend of 75% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon." Château Palais Cardinal, a magnificent estate on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, takes its name from the sublime former residence dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries, the remains of which are still visible. The property took the name of Palais Cardinal in the 14th century, when it was enlarged. Owned by the Louis Ballande family since 2018, Château Palais Cardinal is now one of the leading names in the Saint-Émilion appellation. From 2008 to 2018, Château Palais Cardinal has experienced unprecedented growth. From 4 hectares of vines in 2008, Château Palais Cardinal now boasts 22 hectares. Located in the commune of Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens, Château Palais Cardinal is an exceptional vineyard planted on some of the finest terroirs in the Saint-Émilion appellation. Combining tradition and modernity, Château Palais Cardinal's ambition is to produce great wines that reflect the identity of the Saint-Émilion appellation, thanks to the constant attention paid to the vines, the monitoring of each plot and the appropriate vinification methods. The grape varieties planted in the vineyards reflect those found on the right bank. Merlot (71%) is the predominant grape variety, complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) and Cabernet Franc (6%). Aged for a minimum of 12 months, the wines of Château Palais Cardinal offer an intense aromatic expression marked by fine notes of black fruit with hints of incense. Structured by a silky body, the palate evolves with suppleness, held together by a fine acidity. France ABV 13.5% Bordeaux Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (15%) Cabernet Franc (10%). Vivino Rating: 4.0