The 2020 Clos de Sarpe Bordeaux Blend from Saint-Émilion, France, presents itself as a sophisticated and polished red wine. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine is crafted from organically grown grapes and sealed with a traditional cork. The wine has garnered excellent reviews across the board, highlighting its quality and potential for aging.

James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 94, noting its complex aroma profile of "blackberries, cassis, dried herbs, and smoked paprika." Suckling describes the wine as "full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins," and praises its "long, silky and seamless finish," ultimately calling it "polished and classy" (jamessuckling.com, 12/28/2022).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, also scoring it 94, highlights the transformation in vinification techniques that have resulted in a more elegant wine. According to William Kelley, the wine offers "aromas of dark berries, cherries, plums, and sweet spices." Kelley describes it as "medium to full-bodied, layered, and fleshy," with a "deep core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins." He laments that only 8,000 bottles were produced, indicating its limited availability (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/6/2023).

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also gave the wine a 94, appreciating its "floral nature" and "oceanic nuances, licorice, smoke, and red fruits." Leve emphasizes the "length, purity, and vibrancy" of the wine, noting its "salty energy in the finish" which adds "complexity and character" (3/21/2023).

Jeb Dunnuck was particularly impressed, scoring the wine 96, and on one occasion even 98. Dunnuck lauds its "deep purple hue" and "powerful bouquet of ripe cassis and black cherry fruits," along with "camphor, graphite, and liquid violets." He commends its "remarkable purity of fruit, building tannins, and well-integrated oak," predicting it will age beautifully for decades (jebdunnuck.com, 3/29/2023).

Neal Martin from Vinous gave the wine a 93, describing it as having a "powerful nose yet well-defined with seductive rose petal and iris flower scents." He praises its "silky smooth" palate and "modern yet sophisticated" style (Vinous, 2/9/2023).

Lastly, Lisa Perrotti-Brown of The Wine Independent rated it 95, noting its "deep garnet-purple color" and "exuberant notes of juicy black plums, blackberry preserves, and fruitcake." She highlights its "richness offset by a wonderfully lively backbone," and commends the "loads of spicy layers on the long, plush-textured finish" (The Wine Independent, 3/12/2023).

Overall, the 2020 Clos de Sarpe is a well-regarded wine with a strong, balanced character and exceptional aging potential.