2017 Mercurey Clos du Roy

The Clos du Roy 1er Cru comes from perhaps the very best vineyard in the small village of Mercurey AOC. Facing due east, the warm mornings and cool evenings mean that in top vintages the balance of sugar and acidity in the grapes is impeccable; the resulting wines achieve a dazzling degree of complexity and quality that belies the very reasonable price point. Deep ruby colour with a wonderfully expressive fragrant nose. On the palate there is an impressive delineation of fruit clearly picked in optimum condition. The fruit is super fresh and juicy with primary blackberry fruit, black cherry and a touch of candied cherry. Mouth-watering and juicy this is already showing nice approachability and will drink well from 2020 and develop nicely over the following decade.