CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2020 750 ml

Description

Chateau Haut Brion 2020 stands as a commanding presence among Bordeaux reds from France. This 750 ml bottle delivers 15% ABV in a blend of 42.8% Merlot, 39.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 17.5% Cabernet Franc, harvested between the 7th and 29th of September. Its deep purple-black hue signals intensity right from the pour.

James Suckling bestows 99+ points, captivated by the fine-grained tannins that drive its power and endless length, starting seductive before revealing profound structure. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scores it 98+, noting how it surges with black raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, cassis, dark chocolate, and violets, then unfolds crushed rocks, iron ore, tree bark, and black truffles. The medium-to-full body carries freshness through red berries and dried herbs, wrapped in seamless acidity and precise tannins that linger on earthy echoes.

Jeb Dunnuck matches with 98+ points, hailing its mineral-driven blackcurrants, black raspberries, toast, spice, scorched earth, and graphite. Elegance meets richness here, with flawless balance ensuring it captivates without excess. Decanter awards 96 points for the concentrated precision, where licorice, grilled coffee bean, chocolate, blackcurrant pastille, cassis bud, and steely wet stone create gripping layers, evolving into gunsmoke after time in the glass.

Ideal for collectors or special evenings, Chateau Haut Brion 2020 promises a journey through bold fruit, intricate earthiness, and structural depth. Whether pairing with robust meals or savoring solo, its vibrant energy and fragrant persistence make every sip memorable. Secure this standout vintage to experience why critics place it at the pinnacle of the year.

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