2020 Saint Emilion vineyards in the clay and limestone terroirs produced prodigious wines with opulent, textures, richness, finesse, vibrancy, silky tannins, and complexity.
In 2020, Pomerol is the appellation of the vintage. The wines are simply off the hook. Hedonistic, thrilling, sensuous, with velvet, drenched textures, fans of Pomerol should be all over these wines.
2020 was a challenging vintage for many producers in the Haut Medoc. It was difficult to achieve full ripeness due to the hot, bone-dry, hot summer. But if you look closely, there are several, well-priced gems worth tasting and cellaring.
2020 Graves, red and white wines offer good character and style. Elegant, soft, and easy to enjoy in their youth, they are also well-priced. Savvy consumers should take notice of this appellation.
2020 Pessac Leognan red and white wines were successful. The reds, because more are picked early and include large amounts of Merlot, frankly rock! The whites are fresh, creamy, vibrant, and expressive.
The best 2020 Margaux wines will rival 2015 and 2018. They are rich, sensuous, elegant, fresh, floral and texturally silky. The fruits are ripe, lively and complex, exactly what you seek in Margaux wines.