La Maison Cardinale

La Maison Cardinale is the name of the group that brings together all the Vineyards and Experience activities of the D. Decoster family.

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.

The tours, twice awarded Best of Wine Tourism, is punctuated with unique immersive facilities and poetic artistic works.

We are, as well, certified Tourism and Handicap. 

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

* Immersive Experiences

* Private Tastings

* Inspiring Business Seminars

* Intimate Business Receptions

* Private Business Dinners

* Private Rental of Unconventional Areas 

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

Discover our experiences :

- 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.                                            

>24€ per person
Non-privatised tour and tasting , 1h

- AN OVERALL VIEW

An overall view of our estates’ wines through the tasting:
Château Fleur Cardinale, Intuition (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.

>30€ per person
Private tour and tasting, 1h15

- THE PASSING OF 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.

> 40€ per person
Private tour and tasting, 1h15

- EXPLORING 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 your 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.

> 30€ per adult
> 15€ for teenagers between 13 to 17 years old
> 10€ for children between 4 to 12 years old
Private tour and tasting, 1h15

-THE HARVEST IN 360° IMMERSION

Live a unique visit experience, based on virtual reality technology, to immerse yourself even more intensely in the spirit of Château Fleur Cardinale.

During your journey, your guide will suggest you to wear a helmet which will make you relive the 2022 harvest in 360° video: you will discover our teams at work in the vineyard, in the vat room, the barrel cellar and the experimental cellar.

A total immersion to better understand the subtleties of this key stage of the winegrower's profession, while having the feeling of being at the heart of the action.

 > 89€ per person 

Private tour and tasting of 3 wines, 1h45.

4 people maximum, from 12 years old.Virtual reality headsets provided. Experience not recommended for people highly prone to motion sickness.

- THE ART AND THE 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.

> Package price for groups from 1 to 10 persons, 290€
Private tour and tasting, 1h30

Booking at least 24h in advance.