Wine Advocate (100)

Surpassing the 2019 and rivaling the 2016 as this estate's finest vintage of the last few decades, the 2020 Montrose is a monument in the making. Wafting from the glass with aromas of violets, dark berries, licorice, loamy soil, black truffle and subtle spices, it's full-bodied, deep and layered, with a seamless, elegantly muscular profile, terrific purity and energy, beautifully powdery tannins and a long, resonant finish. It checks in at 13.7% alcohol, the same as the superb 2009, but it is even deeper, more vibrant and more complex than the 2009. This will be worth a special effort to seek out and only confirms Montrose's status as one of the contemporary Médoc's leading estates and a de facto first growth.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)

The 2020 Montviel is very nicely done. Juicy and inky to the core, Montviel offers tons of charm and sheer deliciousness. Raspberry jam, spice, rose petal, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build as this silky, opulent Pomerol shows off its considerable allure. There is a wonderful sense of immediacy to the 2020. It's one of the best recent vintages I can remember tasting.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)

The 2020 Montviel is very nicely done. Juicy and inky to the core, Montviel offers tons of charm and sheer deliciousness. Raspberry jam, spice, rose petal, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build as this silky, opulent Pomerol shows off its considerable allure. There is a wonderful sense of immediacy to the 2020. It's one of the best recent vintages I can remember tasting.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)

The 2020 Montviel is very nicely done. Juicy and inky to the core, Montviel offers tons of charm and sheer deliciousness. Raspberry jam, spice, rose petal, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco build as this silky, opulent Pomerol shows off its considerable allure. There is a wonderful sense of immediacy to the 2020. It's one of the best recent vintages I can remember tasting.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)

The 2020 Moulin de Duhart has a bright, vivid nose. A mixture of blackberry, blueberry fruit and crushed violet comes through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a dab of dark chocolate on the entry. Supple and fresh with a lovely harmonious rondeur on the finish. Good potential.

Immerse yourself in the luxurious pleasure of the Moulin de la Rose 2020, an exquisite Bordeaux, hailing from the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation in left bank Bordeaux. This captivating vintage is the fruit of revered terroir and esteemed skills of Château Branaire-Ducru. Balancing traditional vinification with modern viticulture, each harvest is meticulously sorted and vinified in thermoregulated stainless-steel vats.

Boasting an inviting crimson hue, Moulin de la Rose 2020 unveils a bouquet of ripe berries and elegantly melded oaky notes. On the palate, it exudes a silky texture, underscored by harmonious structure and opulent tannins, leading to a remarkably persistent finish.

A true representation of the passion and expertise of its producers, Moulin de la Rose 2020 presents a compelling dialogue between power and finesse. It's a testament to the perfect orchestration of terroir, climate and winemaking prowess—an undeniable masterpiece to add to your collection.

Immerse yourself in the luxurious pleasure of the Moulin de la Rose 2020, an exquisite Bordeaux, hailing from the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation in left bank Bordeaux. This captivating vintage is the fruit of revered terroir and esteemed skills of Château Branaire-Ducru. Balancing traditional vinification with modern viticulture, each harvest is meticulously sorted and vinified in thermoregulated stainless-steel vats.

Boasting an inviting crimson hue, Moulin de la Rose 2020 unveils a bouquet of ripe berries and elegantly melded oaky notes. On the palate, it exudes a silky texture, underscored by harmonious structure and opulent tannins, leading to a remarkably persistent finish.

A true representation of the passion and expertise of its producers, Moulin de la Rose 2020 presents a compelling dialogue between power and finesse. It's a testament to the perfect orchestration of terroir, climate and winemaking prowess—an undeniable masterpiece to add to your collection.

Immerse yourself in the luxurious pleasure of the Moulin de la Rose 2020, an exquisite Bordeaux, hailing from the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation in left bank Bordeaux. This captivating vintage is the fruit of revered terroir and esteemed skills of Château Branaire-Ducru. Balancing traditional vinification with modern viticulture, each harvest is meticulously sorted and vinified in thermoregulated stainless-steel vats.

Boasting an inviting crimson hue, Moulin de la Rose 2020 unveils a bouquet of ripe berries and elegantly melded oaky notes. On the palate, it exudes a silky texture, underscored by harmonious structure and opulent tannins, leading to a remarkably persistent finish.

A true representation of the passion and expertise of its producers, Moulin de la Rose 2020 presents a compelling dialogue between power and finesse. It's a testament to the perfect orchestration of terroir, climate and winemaking prowess—an undeniable masterpiece to add to your collection.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)

The 2020 Moulin du Cadet marries intensity with energy, a combination that works so well. Bright red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and blood orange are all finely delineated. Vibrant acids and clean mineral notes give the 2020 its vibrant, saline personality. This is very nicely done. In a word: terrific.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)

The 2020 Moulin Haut-Laroque has come together beautifully. It offers up an exciting mix of super-ripe dark cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice, all in a racy, unctuous style that offers tons of immediacy.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91)

The 2020 Moulin Haut-Laroque has come together beautifully. It offers up an exciting mix of super-ripe dark cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice, all in a racy, unctuous style that offers tons of immediacy.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90)

The 2020 Moulin Riche is quite backward on the nose, dark berry fruit, black tea and brown spices gradually unfurling with aeration. The palate is rounded on the entry, lightly spiced with white pepper and touches of fennel. This gains depth in the glass as it responds to aeration with just a little chewiness towards the finish that should soften with bottle age.

Decanter (94)

So full of deeply-drawn berry fruit, fresh and juicy with touches of liquorice bud and rosemary, thirst quenching and yet thirst inducing in that amazing way that limestone can both refresh and make you thirst for more at the same time. An excellent Moulin St Georges, and such a step up from the more sandy soils that you find at Fonbel and the two Simard estates in this year's range of Vauthier-owned wines that this alone can help you understand how to navigate 2020.

Decanter (94)

So full of deeply-drawn berry fruit, fresh and juicy with touches of liquorice bud and rosemary, thirst quenching and yet thirst inducing in that amazing way that limestone can both refresh and make you thirst for more at the same time. An excellent Moulin St Georges, and such a step up from the more sandy soils that you find at Fonbel and the two Simard estates in this year's range of Vauthier-owned wines that this alone can help you understand how to navigate 2020.

James Suckling (100)

The purity of blackcurrants, blueberries, creme de cassis, and flowers. Hints of subtle spearmint. Iron. Blood orange. Medium-bodied with a compacted palate, like a cylinder of perfectly ripe fruit and fine tannins. A million layers of tight-grained tannins. It goes on and on. Such freshness and weightlessness to it. Ethereal. New classicism. Modern take on the 1986. 12.79% alcohol. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2030 but hard to not drink now.

James Suckling (100)

The purity of blackcurrants, blueberries, creme de cassis, and flowers. Hints of subtle spearmint. Iron. Blood orange. Medium-bodied with a compacted palate, like a cylinder of perfectly ripe fruit and fine tannins. A million layers of tight-grained tannins. It goes on and on. Such freshness and weightlessness to it. Ethereal. New classicism. Modern take on the 1986. 12.79% alcohol. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2030 but hard to not drink now.

James Suckling (100)

The purity of blackcurrants, blueberries, creme de cassis, and flowers. Hints of subtle spearmint. Iron. Blood orange. Medium-bodied with a compacted palate, like a cylinder of perfectly ripe fruit and fine tannins. A million layers of tight-grained tannins. It goes on and on. Such freshness and weightlessness to it. Ethereal. New classicism. Modern take on the 1986. 12.79% alcohol. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2030 but hard to not drink now.

James Suckling (100)

The purity of blackcurrants, blueberries, creme de cassis, and flowers. Hints of subtle spearmint. Iron. Blood orange. Medium-bodied with a compacted palate, like a cylinder of perfectly ripe fruit and fine tannins. A million layers of tight-grained tannins. It goes on and on. Such freshness and weightlessness to it. Ethereal. New classicism. Modern take on the 1986. 12.79% alcohol. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Drink after 2030 but hard to not drink now.

Wine Advocate (91-93)

Very deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Olivier offers vibrant notions of wild blueberries, blackberry preserves and cassis, plus hints of clove oil, cinnamon stick and tree bark, with a waft of dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly played with soft tannins and seamless freshness supporting the restrained black and blue fruit flavors, finishing earthy.

Wine Advocate (91-93)

Very deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Olivier offers vibrant notions of wild blueberries, blackberry preserves and cassis, plus hints of clove oil, cinnamon stick and tree bark, with a waft of dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly played with soft tannins and seamless freshness supporting the restrained black and blue fruit flavors, finishing earthy.

Wine Advocate (91-93)

Very deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Olivier offers vibrant notions of wild blueberries, blackberry preserves and cassis, plus hints of clove oil, cinnamon stick and tree bark, with a waft of dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly played with soft tannins and seamless freshness supporting the restrained black and blue fruit flavors, finishing earthy.

James Suckling (93-94)

A solid center palate of green apples and lemons with some stones. Full-bodied and layered with beautiful fruit and length. Tangy at the end.

Decanter (93)

Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky edge here, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69ph. 45% new oak. A yield of 42hl/ha which was not as low here as at Lynch Bages because of more clay in the soils, and because the Merlot was less impacted by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Decanter (93)

Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky edge here, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69ph. 45% new oak. A yield of 42hl/ha which was not as low here as at Lynch Bages because of more clay in the soils, and because the Merlot was less impacted by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Decanter (93)

Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky edge here, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69ph. 45% new oak. A yield of 42hl/ha which was not as low here as at Lynch Bages because of more clay in the soils, and because the Merlot was less impacted by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon.

Decanter (93)

Blueberry, raspberry and cassis, there is concentration but also juice. Merlot-dominant (following a restructuring of the vineyard to better align grapes with terroir) with bite and freshness. A lovely smoky edge here, this is another successful vintage for Ormes de Pez. 4% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.69ph. 45% new oak. A yield of 42hl/ha which was not as low here as at Lynch Bages because of more clay in the soils, and because the Merlot was less impacted by the drought than the Cabernet Sauvignon.