Chateau Fleur Cardinale, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Japan this has appealing notes of

this has appealing notes of clove and ginger spice

oyster shell

with subtle cedar and bracken complexity

a generous full body and a silky smooth texture that is so typical of Merlot-dominant Bordeaux wines

and wet stones dominate the wine’s rich yet refreshing palate

Chateau Fleur Cardinale, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Japan this has appealing notes ofBlackcurrant, clove, walnut husk, tobacco and pine cone aromas. Dried flowers and mocha, too. Its medium to full bodied with firm, tight grained tannins. Polished layers of dark fruit and wood notes with a long, chewy finish. Focused. Very fine. 94 Pts James Suckling