La Maison Cardinale

Best Of Wine Tourism, Vignobles et découvertes

Driven by the desire to gently initiate a revolution in the world of Grands Crus, La Maison Cardinale takes an in-tune winegrowing approach to its terroir. Through the vineyards of Château Fleur Cardinale and Château Croix Cardinale, La Maison Cardinale distinctly explores the two opposite slopes of the same limestone plateau, encouraging us to think outside the box and allow room for the unexpected.

In addition to its exceptional wines, La Maison Cardinale also offers unique experiences:

* Inspiring Business Seminars
* Intimate Business Receptions
* Private Business Dinners
* Private Rental of Unconventional Areas
* Immersive Experiences
* Private Tastings

Vineyards where nature reigns supreme. Experiences to match your emotions.

TOURS AT CHATEAU FLEUR CARDINALE

Tour « A first encounter » :
Look forward to a poetic and sensorial first experience at Château Fleur Cardinale.
Come and discover our unique philosophy and enjoy a timeless moment in our company.
Find out all about our wines in a tasting of our Second Wine, Intuition de Fleur Cardinale, and our Grand Cru Classé, Château Fleur Cardinale.
And look forward to the opportunity of exploring more, on another occasion, with other tours and tastings at the estate.

Duration: 1 hour
€24 per person
Non-privatised tour and tasting

Tour « An overall view » :
An overall view of our estates’ wines : Château Fleur Cardinale, Intuition de Fleur Cardinale (the Second Wine) and their cousin Château Croix Cardinale.
Three similar vinegrowing approaches that produce wines with different expressions.
This tasting brings to light the rich variety of our terroirs and the subtle art of blending.

Duration : 1 hour 15 minutes
€40 per person
Private tour and tastings

Tour « The passing time » :
Château Fleur Cardinale in three nuances.
This tasting offers visitors the chance to discover several vintages of our First Wine.
Taste the influence of the weather conditions on each vintage, and understand what the vigneron sought to bring out according to each climatic context.

Duration : 1 hour 15 minutes
€50 per person
Private tour and tastings

Tour « Explorating with the family » :
We are eager to welcome every member of your family and offer them an enriching and fun experience. Through the eyes of children, you can learn about the work carried out in the vines throughout the four seasons. But where do you come in?
Their special adventurer’s card enables you to visit the estate while you follow them in their tasks.
At the end of the circuit you can relax and enjoy tasting our wines, while the children finish their games with a fruit juice.
What about teenagers, you may ask? Well, we take very good care of them too.

Duration : 1 hour 15 minutes
€40 per adult, €15 for children from 4 to 12 years old; €20 for teenagers from 13 to 17 years old
Private tour and tastings

Tour « The art and practice of tasting » :
Two wines selected from different vintages –one an old one and the other more recent, served from a decanter and paired with a dish.
An opportunity for visitors to take full advantage of our lounges and the panoramic terrace.

Reservation at least 24 hours in advance
Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
Package price of €290 for groups (1 to 10 persons)
Private tour and tastings

Tour « In 360° immersion » :
A unique experience in Bordeaux, for those looking for total immersion: along the tour, discover life in the vineyards and cellars during the grape harvest. All this with the breathtaking sensation of being right at the heart of the action, thanks to virtual reality technology.

NEW FOR SPRING 2024: understand how barrels are made by taking a virtual tour of the Orion cooperage… from the intimacy of our cellars.

Duration : 1 hour and 45 minutes
89€ per adult, 20€ for 13-17 year olds.
Private tour and tasting of 3 wines.
4 people maximum, from 12 years old.
Virtual reality headsets provided.