FRANC CÔTES DE BORDEAUX

CRAFTING NATURE’S SYMPHONY

Enter a world where winemaking is not just a process- it’s a philosophy. Discover how we honour the earth, nurture our vines, and create wines that echo the delicate whispers of our terroir.

Experience our commitment to organic farming and a winemaking philosophy, always respecting the rhythm of nature.

WHERE THE SOIL TELLS STORIES

Take a journey through our vineyards, where each plot tells a unique story. Discover the diversity of soils – clay, sand, gravel – that shape the personality of our grapes. From the art of interpreting these nuances to our winemaking techniques, every step defines the essence of our wines.

PASSION IN A BOTTLE

Enter the history of Château Franc-Cardinal- a heritage born of diverse roots. Founded in the early 2000s by Sophie and her Canadian husband Philip, their passion for wine led them to this picturesque corner of wine heritage.

Sophie, Benjamin and Amélie are the witnesses to the continuity of their dream, where each bottle embodies the fusion of cultures, and the shared love for the art of winemaking.

Our vintages

Jancis Robinson

2019

Perfumed, transparent and delicate. Extraordinarily silky, diaphanous tannins for a bordeaux, let alone for such a young wine. [… ] It’s fine boned, moving with an almost weightless silence; a glide of sous-bois-bitter red-berry fruit, wild strawberries, soft breath of fresh cigar and a truffle lifted from under autumn leaves and a dark forest loam. Exquisitely fresh, understated, and I find myself coming back, again and again, to the word graceful.

Gilbert Gaillard – 87/100

2016

Intense garnet. Promising nose combining plum, morello cherry, fine spices and delicate toasted oak. Fairly full, smooth palate, still slightly firm with charming youthful aromas. Leaves a feeling of harmony. We like it.

Wine Enthusiast – 90/100

2018

A ripe and fruity wine from Sophie Holzberg, this wears its tannins lightly, giving plenty of chance for the bright berry flavors to shine. Freshened by attractive acidity, this wine will be ready from 2022.

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Sophie, Amélie & Benjamin Holzberg

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