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Portrait of the 2020 Futures
If the particular and global context got the better of the en primeur week in its classic form, the world of wine has once again been able to adapt to allow the industry to comment on the quality of the vintage. The verdict? There is word of a high-caliber harvest: balance, freshness and density are present. The wines are refined and elegant, a pleasure to taste even as future wines as they appear surprisingly supple. Graced with a wide aromatic palette, they announce depth and concentration, while being driven by a beautiful energy.
Although still early to confirm, we can confidently say this vintage takes shape as a cross between 2018, year of all the superlatives in terms of colour, tannins, sugar, alcohol and aromas, and 2019, solar year too, but with a fresher, more tense feeling. However, 2020 seems to be heading in the "classic" vintage category. And because we always try to illustrate it with a comparison, then let's say we could quote 2016 or even 2010.
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A vineyard characterised by more gravely soils, this environment favourable to Merlot allows the wines to acquire a seductive roundness combining strength, finesse and elegance. In this exceptional vintage, the surprises abound!
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Hub of the most prestigious vineyards of the Right Bank, the Libournais offers a mosaic of soils and subsoils that contribute to the uniqueness of the wines from one terroir to another. Although Pomerol and Saint-Émilion have several similarities, we will notice an even more marked presence of Merlot in Pomerol, where the wines will offer aromas of black fruits, a velvety texture and more moderate oak.
In Saint-Émilion, some châteaux will bet on the slightly more obvious presence of Cabernets, which will confer a more austere structure, more marked acidity, and which will benefit from more patient aging in oak barrels.
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WA 98-100, JS 99-100, V 97-99, BD 97-98
“Opaque purple-black in color, the 2020 Trotanoy needs considerable coaxing and swirling before it erupts from the glass with powerful notes of prunes, chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries and hoisin, plus nuances of candied violets, star anise and clove oil, with a touch of smoked meats. The big, concentrated, full-bodied palate explodes with decadent black fruit preserves and exotic spices, supported by wonderfully velvety tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with epic length and, finally, lots of earth and mineral layers. A truly impressive titan of a Pomerol, this is going to need a good 6-8 years in bottle, then should go on wowing for 40 years or more.”
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WA 97-99, JS 99-100, V 97-99, BD 98
“The 2020 Pavie is very clearly one of the wines of the year. Rich, inky and wonderfully vibrant, it pulses with energy from start to finish. All the elements are well balanced. Soaring Cabernet Franc aromatics lead into a core of finely knit yet deep fruit in a wine that feels endless. Harvest for the reds started on September 17, paused briefly during some rain on the 25th and 26th, and then wrapped up by the end of the month. The blend is 50% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, so more Cabernets than in the past, the result of a large replanting program that began in the early 2000s. A real head-turner. Magnificent!”
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A vineyard characterized by its more gravelly soils, this environment particularly favourable to Cabernet Sauvignon allows the wines to acquire an imposing structure. In addition to their complexity and their moving aromatic persistence, these distinguished and seductive wines reveal an obvious aging potential… So many good reasons to stock up!
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Located further north, the communal appellation of Saint-Estèphe is renowned for its robust and powerful wines, sometimes even austere in youth. Excellent cellaring wines, they are associated with a spice character, specific to the appellation.
Next comes its neighbor Pauillac, probably the one with the most exceptional wines. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, it is said that the appellation embodies both the power of Saint-Estèphe, but also certain characteristics of Saint-Julien, further south, known for the minerality and elegance of the wines it produces. The latter has a little more Merlot than its neighbors, which certainly contributes to its robust but more rounded profile.
The southernmost part of the Médoc is where you’ll find the unmissable Margaux. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon but where Merlot is also evident, this is the appellation we grant with a pleasant suppleness and exquisite velvetiness. An iron fist in a velvet glove!
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WA 96-98 +, JS 97-98, V 95-97, BD 95
“Deep purple-black colored, aromas of blackcurrant cordial, stewed red and black plums, chocolate-covered cherries and raspberry coulis erupt from the glass, leading to an undercurrent of tar, licorice, red roses and menthol, plus a hint of unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and yet manages seriously impressive intensity, which is well-sustained throughout the mid-palate and finish. Refined and refreshing, delivering beautifully soft, silt-like tannins and bags of bright red and black fruits, it finishes with amazing length and a stunning perfume. Between this and Château Canon, Nicolas Audebert and his team have knocked it out of the park this vintage.”
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WA 96-98, JS 97-98, V 94-96, BD 96-97
“Deep purple-black in color, it pops with explosive scents of ripe red and black currants, black cherry preserves and black raspberries, followed by sparks of violets, wild sage, pencil lead and clove oil, with emerging hints of iron ore and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate has amazing elegance and grace contrasted by jaw-dropping energy, featuring a firm frame of finely grained tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with a whole firework display of mineral nuances. I love the way this Cos d'Estournel shimmies and shines—a unique vintage signature expressed so beautifully at this estate!” www.robertparker.com
Cradle of the greatest dry whites of Bordeaux, those of Pessac-Léognan are very expressive. A true aromatic palette combining yellow fruits, acacia flower, grapefruit and fresh mango defines the wines, to which aging in barrels brings even more complexity. Both ample and thirst-quenching, some even show magnificent mineral expressions.
When it comes to red wines, the balance also resonates. Generally more supple and accessible in their youth, they could be presented as being halfway between the most accessible wines of Libournais and the more austere and elegant of Médoc. They generally contain more Merlot than the latter, which makes the analogy even more relevant. To this profile will also be added an aromatic nuance that may be reminiscent of smoke.
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WA 96-98 +, JS 99-100, V 95-97, BD 96
“Deep, rich and explosive, the 2020 Haut-Bailly is magnificent from the very first taste. Dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and spice give the 2020 a level of unctuousness that is absolutely thrilling. Readers should be patient, as the 2020 is going to need time to come around. Yields are down 25% from 2019, and that richness comes through loud and clear.”
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WA 98-100, JS 99-100, V 95-97, BD 96
“The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is a thrilling wine of grandeur and spellbinding beauty. The aromatics literally soar out of the glass, perhaps driven by a touch more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. A vertical, explosive wine, the 2020 possesses tremendous energy. It is a rapturous wine that will delight readers for years to come. A move towards gentler extractions, with less oak impact, allows the purity of the fruit to come through loud and clear. Inky dark cherry, plum, mocha, dried herbs and lavender are all amplified in the 2020, but what I admire most is a total sense of harmony.”
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While amazing summer weather endured until late September, noble rot appeared in early October on these truly unique terroirs. Grapes were already bursting with fruit, so the phenomenon only accentuated the purity and frankness of the harvest to produce vibrant, mouth-filling wines of undeniable aromatic persistence. To rediscover without hesitation!