The 2020 Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve is a Syrah varietal from the Northern Rhone region of France, specifically in the Cote Rotie appellation. This vintage has garnered significant praise from wine critics, with scores ranging from 94 to 98 points.

Decanter describes this wine as "a little spicier and earthier" compared to its peers, highlighting its medium-bodied, precise, and dry profile. The wine features dense, ripe tannins and a long finish, with an impressive balance that masks its relatively high alcohol content.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awards it a score of 96, calling it "really pretty stuff this vintage." The wine boasts a "lovely mix of violets, menthol, cedar, raspberries, and blueberries" on the nose, with a "fine, elegant, medium-bodied palate" and a "long, silky finish."

Jeb Dunnuck is particularly enthusiastic, giving the wine an outstanding 98 points. He describes it as having a "hair-tingling bouquet" that includes black raspberries, cassis, lit gunpowder, iron, and spring flowers. Dunnuck emphasizes its "pure, full-bodied, and powerful" nature, predicting it will benefit from 6-7 years of aging and remain enjoyable for over 25 years.

Vinous, with a score of 97, highlights the wine's deep magenta color and complex aroma profile that includes olive, smoky bacon, minerals, and incense. The tasting note describes a juicy, dark berry flavor with fine-grained tannins that offer "impressive tenacity" and a resonating floral finish.

James Suckling also gives the wine a high score of 98 points, commending its ability to combine power and refinement. He notes the "amazing mineral intensity" at the finish and advises that it can be enjoyed now or held for further aging.

Overall, the 2020 Chapoutier Cote Rotie Neve is a well-balanced and elegant Syrah that has made a notable impression on critics, with particular praise for its complexity and aging potential.