Chateau Larcis Ducasse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Kabinett The 2018 Clos du Roy

The 2018 Clos du Roy is made up of Merlot

but in terms of innate elegance and refinement it beats all others - a “unique item”

plum jam and rhubarb

This fine and generous sparkling wine is dominated by delicate aromas of peach and pippin apple

we would certainly have chosen Riesling and not Chardonnay

Chateau Larcis Ducasse, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Kabinett The 2018 Clos du RoyThe aromas here are so spellbinding with shitake mushrooms, wet earth and moss, as well as tree bark and, finally, dark fruit. The palate is incredible as it builds and grows with full body, but always tight and reserved. It shows so much depth and complexity. 99 Pts James Suckling