The 2020 Montlandrie Bordeaux Blend from the Cotes de Castillon region in Bordeaux, France, is a well-regarded and promising wine from the producer Montlandrie. This red wine, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, is sealed with a cork and has garnered significant praise from multiple professional reviewers.

James Suckling awarded the wine an impressive score of 94 points, describing it as "very minerally with crushed stone and limestone" and noting its "black berries and blueberries" and "violets." He highlighted its "tight and firm tannins" and "lovely length," suggesting that it will benefit from some time to mature, recommending to "try after 2026" (jamessuckling.com, 4/12/2023).

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate also gave the 2020 Montlandrie a high score of 92 points, emphasizing its potential for aging. Yohan Castaing noted its "aromas of blackberries, iris, spring flowers, blackcurrant, and blueberry," along with a "medium-bodied, concentrated and layered texture" and a "clean and precise finish" (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 4/13/2023).

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider rated the wine 93 points, praising its complex aroma profile of "deep, dark, earthy plums, black cherry liqueur, truffles, flowers, and espresso beans." He described the palate as "silky, opulent, and fresh" with a "nice sweetness to the layers of red and black fruits" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/21/2023).

Decanter magazine also gave the wine a score of 93 points, complimenting its "pulsing with life and energy" and "delicious mouthcoating tannins." The review mentioned its "ripe but super liquorice" notes and "savory element" with a "well worked, presented excellently" balance (Decanter, 2/1/2023).

Antonio Galloni of Vinous rated it 94 points, calling it "fabulous" and noting its "core of dark Merlot fruit" with "notes of spice, leather, incense, and licorice." He praised the wine's depth and recommended a few years of cellaring (Vinous, 2/1/2023).

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine 92 points, mentioning its "plenty of red and black fruit" and "limestone character" with "floral, violet, and chalky rock-like nuances." He emphasized its balance and ripe tannins (jebdunnuck.com, 3/29/2023).

Lastly, Jane Anson rated it 93 points, describing it as "intense and concentrated" with "blueberry and blackberry fruits" and "strands of saffron and oyster shell," noting its "austere finish" and the use of "40% new oak" (janeanson.com, 1/16/2023).

Overall, the 2020 Montlandrie is a complex and promising wine with a rich flavor profile and significant aging potential.