Chateau de France 2020

Professional Ratings

• 94 James Suckling
  Lots of crushed stone with blueberry and blackberry character. Some cedar. Full and juicy with a citrus undertone to it all that gives an attractive tangy undertone. Try after 2026.
• 93 Wine Enthusiast
  This sophisticated wine is a fine blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its structure and black fruits, both still young, are impressive and full of potential. With its balance and style, the wine is going to age well. Drink from 2026.
  Cellar Selection
• 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

  Deep purple-black color, the 2020 de France opens with classic cassis, ripe black plums and graphite scents, plus touches of bay leaves and fertile loam. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy black fruits, supported by soft tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with a peppery kick. Barrel Sample: 90-92

• 91 Decanter
  Coffee, cocoa and black chocolate, savoury but well balanced by dark fruits. Has a ton of personality, a little austere and not overly seductive for sure, but will soften and the tannins are bouncy rather than bitter. Enjoyable, spicy because of the concentration on the finish.
  Barrel Sample: 91
• 90 Jeb Dunnuck
  Blackcurrants, blackberries, truffly earth, tobacco, and sappy flower nuances all emerge from the 2020 Château De France, a medium-bodied, balanced, floral, complex Pessac-Léognan that shows the purity and vibrancy of this great vintage. It's terrific today yet will keep for 10-12 years.