Saint Estephe 2020

Falstaff zum Chateau Cos d Estournel 2020 Saint Estephe
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, opaker Kern, zarte Randaufhellung. Anklänge von Heidelbeeren und Schokolade, einladendes Bukett, zarte Edelholznuancen im Hintergrund, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Kraftvoll, saftig, reife Kirschen, lebendige Säurestruktur, feine Tannine, zarte Mineralität, blättrig im Abgang. Noch etwas verschlossen und streng wirkend, wird von Reife profitieren.
 

Jeb Dunnuck zum Chateau Cos d Estournel 2020 Saint Estephe
Based on 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, the deep purple-hued 2020 Château Cos D'Estournel has, dare I say, an almost Lafite-like sense of elegance and class, offering gorgeous cassis and darker currants fruits as well as tobacco, lead pencil, acacia flowers, and graphite. Hitting 13.46 alcohol, with a pH of 3.9 and an IPT of 80, this flawless, full-bodied, incredibly elegant Saint-Estèphe has silky tannins, perfect balance, and a great, great finish. It will need a decade of cellaring to hit its prime drink window. Of the trilogy of 2018, 2019, and 2020, it's clearly my favorite (that’s splitting hairs), with a similarity to the 2016, and will most likely merit another point at maturity.
 

James Suckling schreibt zum Chateau Cos d Estournel 2020 Saint Estephe Folgendes:
A brooding and deep wine just on the nose, with blackcurrants, redcurrants, spices such as cardamom and nutmeg, as well as black truffles with earth. Complex. Full-bodied with fine yet chewy tannins, that are wonderfully interwoven. Very structured and long. Needs five to six years to come around. 62% cabernet and 38% merlot. Try after 2028.  
 

William Kelley zum Chateau Cos d Estournel 2020 Saint Estephe
The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is a bold, demonstrative wine, bursting with aromas of cassis, dark berries and plum liqueur mingled with exotic spices, burning embers and petals, framed by a generous application of creamy new oak. Full-bodied, broad and low acid/high pH in style, it's rich and extracted, with a layered, mid-palate and a long, clove-inflected finish. While it isn't anywhere near as extreme as the 2009, the 2020 does appear to mark a move back toward a more turbo-charged style after Cos d'Estournel's shift toward elegance, exemplified by the brilliant 2016—but perhaps that's merely an illusion created by the vintage?

 

William Kelley am 06.04.2023 zum Chateau Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe:
The 2020 Calon-Ségur is a brilliant wine from an estate in the ascendant. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, red berries, fresh mint, pencil shavings, violets and rose petals, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a vibrant core of fruit, powdery structuring tannins and a long, perfumed finish. Integrated and harmonious, this pure, concentrated and dynamic wine is one of the finest vintages that Vincent Millet and his team have produced to date.

Jeb Dunnuck im März 2023 zum Chateau Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe:
The 2020 Château Calon Ségur is pure gold and another masterpiece from this estate. Harvested all in September and pulled from their 48 hectares of vines, the blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 20 months all in new French oak, and it hit 13.2% natural alcohol. My notes started and ended with "wow," and this riveting Saint-Estèphe offers a heavenly bouquet of red and black currants, truffly earth, iron, espresso, and tobacco leaf. With incredible purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and ultra-fine tannins, it's a deep, pure, layered 2020 that deserves at least 7-8 years of bottle age and will cruise for 40-50 years in cold cellars. Hats off to the team at Calon Ségur

James Suckling beschreibt den Chateau Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe im Januar 2023 wie folgt:
Blueberries, blackberries, spearmint, currants and sweet spices on the nose. Mocha and walnuts, too. Lots of flavor here, with a medium to full body and muscular yet velvety tannins that melt seamlessly into the wine. Long, polished and delicious already. Keeps going. Better from 2025.

James Molsworth beschreibt Chateau Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe im Januar 2023 wie folgt:
This is among the more backward wines of the vintage, showing a slightly burly mix of chestnut, warm paving stone, bay leaf and burnished leather notes amid a densely packed core of black currant and bitter plum reduction. Really riveted, with a warm cast iron spine and a mouthwatering savory edge driving the finish. Lovely character in this wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2026 through 2040. –JM
 

Falstaff zum La Dame de Montrose 2020 Saint Estephe

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, opaker Kern, zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von Kräutern und Brombeeren, frisch schwarze Kirschen, ein Hauch von Edelholz, Nugat und kandierten Orangenzesten. Mittlere Komplexität, rotbeerige Frucht, straffe, noch etwas fordernde Tannine, mineralisch, zitronig, trocknet im Abgang etwas aus, braucht Zeit.
 

James Suckling zum La Dame de Montrose 2020 Saint Estephe

Blackcurrants with crushed stone and slate. Lead pencil. Medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins and precision. Fantastic length and focus. One of the best Dames I have had. Organically grown grapes. 48% merlot, 46% cabernet sauvignon and 3% petit verdot and cabernet franc.
 

Jeb Dunnuck zum La Dame de Montrose 2020 Saint Estephe

The second wine of Château Montrose, the 2020 La Dame De Montrose is terrific, with a sunny, forward, medium-bodied style as well as lots of ripe red and black fruits, notes of sweet tobacco, sandalwood, and spice, supple tannins, and outstanding length. Open and complex, it’s going to shine for 15 years if well-stored. The blend is 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, checking in at the same alcohol as the Grand Vin, 13.4%.

Jeff Leve zum La Dame de Montrose 2020 Saint Estephe
93
Earthy, blackberries, herbs, licorice and roses are found in the nose. On the palate, the wine is packed with layers of dark red and black fruits, round, creamy tannins and a touch of roasted, leafy herbs in the mid-palate and in the finish. This baby Montrose is perfect to enjoy while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. Drink from 2023-2038.

der Winespectator zum La Dame de Montrose 2020 Saint Estephe

A very fresh and driven style, with a racy core of damson plum, red cherry and dried lilac laced with hints of black tea and iron, which nicely extend the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2034.

CB Weinhandel bewertet den Chateau Phelan Segur 2020 Saint Estephe wie folgt:
95-97 Punkte
Wow, was für eine tolle Nase. Das ist komplex und tief. Da reiht sich eine dunkle Beere neben der anderen ganz klar auf, dann kommt etwas Mokka, auch hier dünn aufgeschnittenes rohes Fleisch, dann kommt wieder eine Ladung Cassis, gepaart mit Edelbitterschoki und das war nur die Nase! Im Mund setzt sich das Spektakel fort, das ist genau so komplex im Mund wie es die Nase versprochen hat. Das schmeckt und riecht schon so erwachsen. Balance und Frische werden hier nur der Vollständigkeit halber genannt. Das könnte der beste Phelan Segur ever werden.
 

Den Chateau Phelan Segur 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt:
The 2020 Phélan Ségur is rich and generous, unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet berries, cherries and plums mingled with hints of violets and spices and framed by creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's a concentrated, structured wine underpinned by a chassis of generously extracted tannin that lends it a somewhat youthfully chunky profile.
 

Den Chateau Phelan Segur 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:
Complex and subtle aromas of blackcurrants, hazelnut, bark, mushrooms and chocolate follow through to a full body, with racy and long tannins that run the length of the wine. Classically structured. Polished yet musical. Very Phelan. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot. Try after 2027.
 

Den Chateau Phelan Segur 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
The Grand Vin 2020 Château Phelan Ségur from director Véronique Dausse checks in as 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 2% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, and this is the first time that blend has included all four varieties. Aged 18 months in 55% new French oak, its vivid purple color is followed by a gorgeous bouquet of pure cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as complex floral, spice, and crushed stone-like minerality. Medium to full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, with silky tannins, it's an incredibly classy, seamless, elegant 2020 that shows the ripe yet classic style of this incredible vintage. It will evolve gracefully for over two decades.
 

James Molsworth beschreibt ihn im Januar 2023 wie folgt:
A sleek, taut, winey style, with a mix of red and black currant coulis notes that stretch out over hints of charcoal, tobacco and wet stone. Shows a sanguine echo through the finish, with nice range and character overall. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2038. 150,000 cases made. –JM
 

Den Chateau Lafon Rochet 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt:
The 2020 Lafon-Rochet opens in the glass with aromas of cassis, plums and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep palate with good concentration, lively acids and plenty of powdery structuring tannin that asserts itself on the finish. This, too, is more structured than its 2019 counterpart and will require a bit of patience.  
 

Den Chateau Lafon Rochet 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:
Subtle dried spices and berries with chocolate undertones. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a savory finish. Fresh and bright. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better in a year or two and onwards. 
 

Den Chateau Lafon Rochet 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Fallstaff wie folgt:
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, opaker Kern, zarte Randaufhellung. Floraler Touch nach Veilchen und Rosenblättern, reife Pflaumen, etwas Nugat und Orangenschalen. Saftig, Brombeerkonfit, feine Säurestruktur, integrierte Tannine, feiner Schokoladetouch im Abgang, mineralisch-salzig, bleibt haften, gutes Reifepotenzial, dafür noch etwas weniger Charme.
 

Den Chateau Lafon Rochet 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
Showing the pretty, elegant style of the vintage, the 2020 Château Lafon-Rochet exbibits a ruby/purple hue to go with a perfumed bouquet of ripe black cherries, spring flowers, graphite, and violets. Medium-bodied and elegant, with firm tannins, it needs 4-6 years of bottle age and should evolve for two decades in cold cellars.
 

Antonio Galloni wertet
auch den Lafon Rochet höher als seine Fassmusterspanne es vorgab. Er schliesst seine Verkostungsnotiz mit dem Hinweis, dass der Wein einigen Jahre an Reife bedarf und "superb".


 

James Suckling beschreibt ihn im Januar 2023 wie folgt:
Fresh blackberries, blackcurrants, graphite, chocolate and spearmint on the nose. Medium to full body, with sleek and well-integrated tannins. Fruity and approachable for the appellation, with a cool, minty finish. Second wine of Calon Segur. Better after 2024.
 

Den Le Marquis de Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
The second wine of Château Calon Ségur, the 2020 Le Marquis De Calon Ségur is unquestionably noteworthy. A blend of 54% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc, it spent 17 months in 30% new French oak, with the balance in once-used oak. Redcurrants, chocolate, spice, graphite, and a kiss of spicy wood all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with silky tannins and terrific purity. I'd happily drink a glass any time over the coming 10-15 years.
 

Die Degustationsnotiz des Wine Advocate zum Le Marquis de Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe :
The 2020 Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, with an alcohol of 14.6%. It is aging for an anticipated 17 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. Deep purple-black in color, it bursts from the glass with bombastic scents of stewed black plums, crème de cassis and blueberry pie with nuances of violets and licorice, plus a waft of menthol. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of juicy black fruits with plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing spicy. This is a very different style from the grand vin (Calon-Ségur), but also very delicious.
 

James Suckling schreibt zum Le Marquis de Calon Segur 2020 Saint Estephe Folgendes:
Tobacco and tea aromas with currants and wet earth. Full-bodied and chewy with blackcurrant flavor. Tannins build on the finish with lots of structure and intensity. Quite muscular.
 

86-88 Punkte für den 2020er Chateau Calon Segur gibt es von der Vinous-Mannschaft um Antonio Galloni:
The 2020 Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur offers blackberry, briary, brown spices and undergrowth on its backward nose that demanded 30 minutes in the glass to really open. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly angular opening. There is good acidity here, with a touch of herbaceousness developing on the finish that is a little abrupt.
 

Vom Falstaff-Magazin mit 91-93 Punkten bewertet
Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Zarte Röstaromen, ein Hauch von Vanille, schwarze Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Lakritze und kandierte Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, reife Kirschen, süße Pflaumen, reife Tannine, feiner Nougattouch, frisch strukturiert, bleibt haften, verfügt über Reifepotenzial.
 

Die Degustationsnotiz des Wine Advocate zum Chateau Le Boscq 2020 Saint Estephe :
Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 le Boscq leaps from the glass with vibrant scents of redcurrants, black raspberries and ripe plums, plus wafts of ground cloves, Sichuan pepper and dried Provence herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate has a firm foundation of chewy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with an herbal lift.
 

James Suckling schreibt zum Chateau Le Boscq 2020 Saint Estephe Folgendes:
Blackberry, mushroom, bark and ink well on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with firm, slightly austere tannins. Could use a little bit more in the center palate, but pretty length. So should be excellent. Wait and see.
 

Das meint die Vinous-Mannschaft um Antonio Galloni zum Chateau Le Boscq:
The 2020 Le Boscq presents a perfumed, unusually floral bouquet (for this estate), violet and iris infusing the blackberry and cassis fruit. The palate has a succulent opening featuring plenty of sweet black cherry and strawberry fruit, almost confit-like, though the new oak comes across quite strongly toward the finish. The success of this Saint-Estèphe will depend on how well that oak is assimilated during élevage.
 

Vom Falstaff-Magazin mit 89-91 Punkten bewertet
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Kräuterwürze, tabakig unterlegte dunkle Waldbeeren, frische Orangenzesten, min- eralischer Anklang. Mittlere Komplexität, Brombeerfrucht, präsente Säurestruktur, integrierte Tannine, frischer Abgang, salzig im Nachhall.
 

Den Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt:
The 2020 Lilian Ladouys offers up aromas of cassis, licorice and a deft touch of creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rather rich and broad palate framed by powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. It's a touch more structured than the demonstrative 2019 and will require a little patience.
 

Den Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:
This is a young 2020 that is back ended with a serious finish of solid and polished tannins and plenty of juicy fruit. Medium body. Racy structured. Excellent length at the end. Try after 2025.
 

Den Chateau Lilian Ladouys 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
Seemingly always terrific, the 2020 Château Lilian Ladouys shows the class of the vintage and has a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, yet silky, perfectly balanced style with tons to love. Darker fruits, damp earth, truffle, and beautiful spice-driven aromatics define this beauty, and while it's already accessible, I'm sure will evolve gracefully for 10-15 years.
 

CB Weinhandel hat folgende Infos für Sie gefunden:

Die Cuvee besteht aus 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

2020 beendete das Jahrzehnt auf einem Höhepunkt. Einer der besten frühreifenden Sorten Jahrgänge. Als Überflieger gelang es ihm, das Beste daraus zu machen Extreme Bedingungen, um die perfekte Balance zu erreichen. Das Jahr war geprägt von einem milden Winter mit einem frühen Wachstumszyklus. dann ein sonniger, feuchter Frühling mit gleichmäßiger Blüte. Der Sommer war heiß mit Hitzewellen vom 20. Juni bis 10. August und Rekordtemperaturen über 40°C. Trotz der Hitze litten die Reben nicht darunter Wasserstress. Die Fähigkeit des Bodens, Quell- und Winterwasser zu speichern, ist vorhanden machte den Unterschied in Ton-Kalkstein-Unterböden aus. Eine Regenperiode vor dem 15. August sorgte für willkommene Erleichterung. Im Vergleich zu „normalen“ Jahrgängen begann die Ernte zwei Wochen früher. Der Cabernet und Merlot sind unglaublich aromatisch. Die Säfte sind tief- gefärbt, konzentriert und reif, während die Qualität der Tannine gleich ist sehr vielversprechend. 2020 zählt zu den großen Jahrgängen. Es ist das perfekte Beispiel dafür Bordeaux-Know-how: ein sonniger, aber frischer Jahrgang mit Mineralität und Spannung und ein vielversprechendes Alterungspotenzial.

Neal Martin beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:
 

The 2020 Laffitte Carcasset is lively on the nose with blackberry and boysenberry fruit, quite minerally and very well composed. The oak here is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, beautifully balanced and one of the freshest Cru Bourgeois that I came across in my tastings. This comes highly recommended.

Den Chateau Meyney 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt:
A strong performance for this improving estate, the 2020 Meyney unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums, violets, cigar box and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, with a pure and fleshy core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins and lively acids, it has retained energy and balance in this warm vintage.
 

Den Chateau Meyney 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:
Attractive aromas of ripe dark berries with dark spices, walnut, chocolate nibs and bark. Medium- to full-bodied with a dense, velvety texture and plush, fine-grained tannins. Very textural and creamy with a deep core of ripe dark fruit and a succulent finish. Try after 2025.
 

Den Chateau Meyney 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
The 2020 Château Meyney is a solid step up, with more elegance and finesse, as well as structure. Giving up medium-bodied aromas and flavors of darker currants, black cherries, classy oak, tobacco leaf, and damp earth, it has terrific overall balance, building, fine-grained tannins, and a great finish. It has some accessibility today yet will benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for two decades.
 

Den Chateau Meyney 2020 Saint Estephe beschreibt Fallstaff wie folgt:
Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Ockerrandaufhellung. Reife Pflaumen, schwarze Kirschen, zart tabakig unterlegte Kräuterwürze, ein Hauch von Nugat, rauchig, etwas Grafit. Saftig, rote Fruchtnuancen nach Kirschen, integrierte, reife Tannine, mineralisch und anhaftend, zart salziger Touch im Abgang, fruchtiger Nachhall, vielseitig einsetzbar, verfügt über Reifepotenzial, braucht noch etwas Zeit.
 

James Molsworth beschreibt ihn im Januar 2023 wie folgt:
Solidly built, with lilac, red currant and mulled damson plum notes that mix well, all held by a thin but tensile iron note through the middle, which then extends a mouthwatering feel on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2024 through 2035. 17,688 cases made, 570 cases imported. –JM