de Sales Pomerol 2020 375ml

94 points Michaela Morris (Decanter): "A juicy intensity with bright red fruits, delicate and alive in the glass - friendly but with a salty liquorice kick that gives it some seriousness. Lean and direct but polished and clean on the finish. A touch of lingering heat at the end but this has vibrancy and is well structured with clear bite and power. Drinking Window: 2025-2040. (1/2/23)"

94 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2020 de Sales is composed of 79% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls out with fragrant notes of juicy black plums and blueberry preserves, followed by hints of licorice and tar with a touch of lavender. The full-bodied palate is packed with black fruit preserves and savory accents, supported by plush, rounded tannins and just enough freshness, leading to a finish of great length and freshness on this impressive wine. (3/12/23)"

94 points James Suckling: "A full and juicy red with blackberry, black olive, dark chocolate, and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Creamy, round and deliciously textured. Not a big and powerful wine but very attractive now and for the future. Seductive in so many way. Merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Best after 2026. (12/31/22)"

94 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle ochre lightening on the rim. Fresh red wild berries, nuances of cherries, tangerine zest and liquorice in the background. Juicy sweet and silky, ripe berry fruit, silky tannins, mineral. Maintains good length; an elegant food companion with certain ageing potential. (2/22/23)"

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Dominant Merlot in the blend gives this wine both its richness and its smooth texture. Black fruits and generous acidity are sure to develop well. Drink this fine wine from 2026. (Jul 2023)"

92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "I loved the 2020 Château De Sales from barrel, and it's showing beautifully from bottle. Sporting a deep purple hue as well as a ripe, sexy, medium to full-bodied style, it has ripe, supple tannins, a layered, balanced mouthfeel, and classic aromatics of ripe black cherries, plums, licorice, spring flowers, and damp earth. It's another beautiful, layered, elegant Pomerol in the vintage that will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and drink brilliantly through 2040. Drink: 2026-2040. (3/29/23)"

92 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc). The progress made at this property in recent years is clear, and this is one to look out for. Brings depth and crunch to the bright blue and black fruits, with oyster shell salinity on the finish. Not huge persistency but hard to argue with. No press wine at all for the first time, as the vintage gives natural concentration, 18% new oak. Alcohol 14%. Drink: 2024-2038. (1/9/23)"