94 points James Suckling: "Lots of currants and blackberries with violets and dried flowers such as honeysuckle. Medium to full body. Firm and racy tannins, and a long and focused finish. Linear. Black earth undertones. Drink after 2027. (3/28/23)"
92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "One of the best values out there, the 2020 Château Puygueraud reveals a beautiful, medium-bodied, elegant profile as well as ample cassis and more blue fruits, some violet, truffle, and floral notes, soft tannins, and outstanding length. It's a gem of a wine to enjoy over the coming 7-8 years, if not a decade. Drink: 2023-2031. (3/29/23)"
91+ points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Puygueraud, a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc growing in clay-limestone soils, exhibits intense and fresh aromas of violet, cassis, blueberry and spring flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy mouthfeel; this is perfectly balanced and will improve with a bit more bottle age. Drink: 2023-2038. (4/13/23)"
91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Puygueraud Rouge features bright, expressive scents of kirsch, black raspberries, and rose oil with touches of black pepper and tree bark. The full-bodied palate delivers mouth-filling, ripe black fruits with rounded tannins and a refreshing lift on the finish. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink: 2023-2037. (3/12/23)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Puygueraud has developed into a gorgeous wine. Bright floral and spice notes lend freshness to this fruity, supple Francs Côtes de Bordeaux. This is the first vintage in which a portion of the wine was aged in cask, which has given the 2020 an attractive freshness that I did not sense en primeur. Raspberry jam, white flowers, rose petal and a touch of cinnamon are some of the notes that grace this exquisite Francs Côtes de Bordeaux from Nicolas Thienpont. Tasted two times. Drink: 2022-2030. (Feb 2023)"
91 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc). Concentrated in colour and character, this has dark berry fruits, a ton of orange peel and oyster shell, juicy on the finish. 15hl/ha yields after hail, a third of the usual harvest. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink: 2023-2030. (1/16/23)"
92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "One of the best values out there, the 2020 Château Puygueraud reveals a beautiful, medium-bodied, elegant profile as well as ample cassis and more blue fruits, some violet, truffle, and floral notes, soft tannins, and outstanding length. It's a gem of a wine to enjoy over the coming 7-8 years, if not a decade. Drink: 2023-2031. (3/29/23)"
91+ points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Puygueraud, a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc growing in clay-limestone soils, exhibits intense and fresh aromas of violet, cassis, blueberry and spring flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy mouthfeel; this is perfectly balanced and will improve with a bit more bottle age. Drink: 2023-2038. (4/13/23)"
91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Puygueraud Rouge features bright, expressive scents of kirsch, black raspberries, and rose oil with touches of black pepper and tree bark. The full-bodied palate delivers mouth-filling, ripe black fruits with rounded tannins and a refreshing lift on the finish. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink: 2023-2037. (3/12/23)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Puygueraud has developed into a gorgeous wine. Bright floral and spice notes lend freshness to this fruity, supple Francs Côtes de Bordeaux. This is the first vintage in which a portion of the wine was aged in cask, which has given the 2020 an attractive freshness that I did not sense en primeur. Raspberry jam, white flowers, rose petal and a touch of cinnamon are some of the notes that grace this exquisite Francs Côtes de Bordeaux from Nicolas Thienpont. Tasted two times. Drink: 2022-2030. (Feb 2023)"
91 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc). Concentrated in colour and character, this has dark berry fruits, a ton of orange peel and oyster shell, juicy on the finish. 15hl/ha yields after hail, a third of the usual harvest. Alcohol 14.5%. Drink: 2023-2030. (1/16/23)"
| Product SKU | 354711 |
| Producer | Puygueraud |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Right Bank |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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