Clos du Roy Fronsac, France 2018 Cheval Blanc while the palate offers refinement

while the palate offers refinement

But the red-fruit character is a bit shy and a couple of years are probably needed for it to open up fully

and it will evolve gracefully for 30+ years

hazelnuts and a hint of mocha

Clos du Roy Fronsac, France 2018 Cheval Blanc while the palate offers refinementThe 2018 Clos du Roy is made up of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Deep garnet purple colored, it delivers profound baked plums, boysenberry and cassis notes with touches of chocolate box, underbrush and truffles. Medium to full bodied and packed with generous black fruits, it has a velvety texture and lively line, finishing savory. 93 Pts Robert Parker