The 2020 Bellevue Bordeaux Blend hails from the renowned Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This vintage is a red wine with a cork closure and boasts an alcohol content of 15%. Produced by Bellevue, this wine is made exclusively from old vine Merlot, offering a distinct character that has garnered significant praise from wine critics.

Jeb Dunnuck awarded the wine 94 points, stating, "I loved the 2020 Château Bellevue, and this might be the finest vintage I’ve tasted from this address." He highlighted its "cassis and blue fruits" along with "toasted spice, chocolate, and chalky minerality." Dunnuck further noted the wine's "medium to full body" and "great texture," emphasizing its "nice mix of freshness and richness" (jebdunnuck.com, 5/23/2021).

Neal Martin of Vinous gave the wine an impressive 95 points, describing it as "always so seductive out of barrel." Martin praised its "glorious, extremely pure black cherries, blueberry, crushed violet and iris scents," and noted that the "oak [is] seamlessly integrated." He described the palate as "medium-bodied with lithe tannins" and "quite zesty on the midpalate," concluding with a "cohesive" finish (Vinous, 5/1/2021).

James Suckling also lauded the wine, scoring it 94 points. He described it as "full-bodied, firm and intense" with "blackcurrants, toasted walnuts, violets, smoked paprika and dried herbs on the nose." Suckling found it to have a "sturdy frame from firm yet polished tannins," calling it "powerful and wonderfully integrated" (jamessuckling.com, 12/28/2022).

Jeff Leve echoed these sentiments, awarding the wine 95 points. He described it as "supple, sensuous and fresh," with a "vibrancy and purity to the fruits." Leve noted its "full-bodied, rich and generous" nature, stating that the fruits "linger and expand on your palate through to the finish." He declared this vintage "in contention for the best vintage of Château Bellevue I have ever tasted" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/21/2023).

Decanter's review offered a slightly more reserved perspective, giving the wine 93 points. They noted its "rich and pronounced nose" with "floral aromas and black bramble fruit." However, they mentioned that the "individual elements [are] not yet fully harmonising" but acknowledged its "power and drive" alongside its "great acidity" (Decanter, 11/24/2022).

Jane Anson gave it 94 points, describing it as "good stuff, a lovely wine with powerful but supple tannic architecture." She highlighted its "delicate, floral almost austere side of Merlot" with flavors of "blueberries and slate" (janeanson.com, 12/1/2022).

Overall, the 2020 Bellevue is a highly regarded wine with a robust profile and significant aging potential, reflecting the quality and craftsmanship of its producer.