Fleur Cardinale 1800cl 2014

The Decoster family have been exceptionally consistent over recent years and this is another lovely example of modern Saint-Émilion from an often-overlooked vintage that had a long Indian summer. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is rich, juicy and superbly balanced, offering up delicious notes of blackberry, black cherry, violets, liquorice and bitter chocolate. With a broad web of chewy tannins and a lovely thread of acidity, this has excellent cellaring potential.