Chateau Taillefer 2020

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart nussig unterlegte feine Edelholzwürze, Brombeeren und Cassis, zarte tabakige Note. Saftig, reife schwarze Kirschen und Pflaumen, integrierte reife Tannine, etwas Nougat im Abgang, gute Länge, sicheres Reifepotenzial, feine Röstaromen im Nachhall."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Fresh, spiced plums, cassis and a hint of mushroom and graphite to the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows good crunch and firm tannins. Pretty long, spicy and linear. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. Drink now."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Sporting a deep purple-black color, the 2020 Taillefer leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of black cherry preserves, boysenberries and prunes, plus wafts of camphor, cardamom and espresso with a touch of bouquet garni. The medium to full-bodied palate has lovely freshness lifting all that rich, black fruit, supported by grainy tannins and finishing on a lingering savory note."

DECANTER: "Highly perfumed and aromatic on the nose which is scented and inviting. Linear and focused, streamlined, still with depth and structure. There are layers here: cool freshness, mint and liquorice, rather than weight. Still feels a bit compact, like it's pent up, sleeping maybe, but lovely definition. Cool and graceful in a confident way. Striking."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, fresh, bright, clean and pure, this silky-textured, cherry and fresh red plum oriented wine is ready-to-go as it is simply delicious in your glass today. The wine finishes with a nice touch of chocolate that comes in at the end of the vibrant endnote. Drink from 2023-2035."