The 2020 L’Hêtre Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon is a Bordeaux blend produced by L’Hêtre and hails from the Cotes de Castillon sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, sealed with a cork closure, boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%.

This vintage has garnered significant praise from professional reviewers, highlighting its complexity and elegance. Antonio Galloni from Vinous awarded it a score of 92, noting that it is "a gorgeous Côtes de Castillon from the Thienpont family." Galloni describes the wine as "racy and also beautifully layered," with flavors of "ripe black cherry, menthol, lavender, spice, and game." He emphasizes the wine's character and nuance, suggesting it rivals those from more renowned appellations.

Jeb Dunnuck provided an even more glowing review, scoring the wine at 95. Dunnuck was particularly impressed by the quality of the 2020 vintage, describing it as a standout from the Castillon region. He highlighted its composition of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged in 30% new French oak. According to Dunnuck, the wine has a "ruby/purple hue" and a "classic limestone-influenced bouquet of black raspberries, chalky minerality, white truffle, and tobacco." He praised its perfect balance and elegance, with "building yet fine tannins," and recommended it for consumption over the next two decades.

William Kelley from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 90 and noted that the 2020 vintage is the first produced with Axel Marchal as a consultant. Kelley described the wine as offering "aromas of dark berries, lilac, plums and a lavish application of creamy new oak." He characterized it as "medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy," with "chalky tannins and a lively, vanillin-inflected finish."

Overall, the 2020 L’Hêtre Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon is highly regarded for its depth, balance, and potential longevity, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine collection.