The 2020 Clos les Lunelles is a distinguished Bordeaux blend from the Cotes de Castillon sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Composed predominantly of 80% Merlot, complemented by 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine showcases a deep garnet-purple color and boasts a robust alcohol content of 14.79% with a pH of 3.65.
Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this vintage an impressive 95 points, praising its "wonderful aromas of crushed blackberries and raspberries with orange peel and some chalk." He emphasized the medium-bodied profile with "fantastic tannins that are polished and chewy," noting its savory, salty, and powdery texture. Suckling hailed it as "one of the best" he has tasted.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gave it a score between 92-94 points, highlighting its "vibrant notes of crushed black cherries and black raspberries" and a palate "chock-full of crunchy, energetic black and red fruits." The wine's freshness and long finish were also noted.
Wine Spectator described it as a "solid, grippy, toasty style," attributing it a score of 92 points. The wine features a "streak of tar" and a "mix of crushed blackberry and black currant fruit notes," with a graphite edge.
Decanter appreciated its "fragranced and open, forward and alive" nature, scoring it 93 points, while Vinous praised its "plush, sensual and wonderfully inviting" character, also awarding it 93 points.
Jeb Dunnuck noted its "incredible limestone-like character" and described it as "a terrific Castillon," giving it 94 points. The Wine Independent echoed similar sentiments, also rating it 94 points, with a focus on its "muscular black fruits" and "firm, grainy texture."
Jeff Leve compared it to top Saint-Emilion wines, citing its "intensity, length, complexity, and opulence," and suggested that it would evolve beautifully with age, scoring it 94 points. Overall, the 2020 Clos les Lunelles is a wine with impressive complexity and aging potential.