The 2020 Reserve de Comtesse de Lalande is a Bordeaux blend from the esteemed Pauillac sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Reserve de Comtesse de Lalande, this red wine boasts a robust 14.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

This vintage has garnered commendable reviews from several reputable wine critics. James Suckling rated it 94 points, describing it as "a tight, focused red with currants, chocolate, walnuts, and some flowers. Medium-to-full-bodied with ripe tannins. Pretty second wine” (jamessuckling.com, 5/18/2021). Suckling’s review highlights the wine's complexity and balance.

Jeb Dunnuck also praised the wine, awarding it 93 points. He noted that the 2020 Reserve de Comtesse de Lalande "possesses the elegance and purity of the vintage... pretty perfume of red and blue fruits, some spring flowers, and graphite on the nose, ultra-fine tannins, and an already accessible, delicious profile" (jebdunnuck.com, 3/29/2023). Dunnuck emphasized its drinkability and recommends enjoying it over the next 10-12 years.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, with a score of 91, described the wine as "charming and polished, bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, rose petals, and mint... Medium to full-bodied, suave and enveloping, it will drink well on release" (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 4/6/2023). This review underscores the wine's immediate appeal and finesse.

Decanter awarded it 92 points, highlighting its "dark bramble berries with lots of perfumed aromas; purple flowers, iris and violets with blueberries and pomegranates as well as some earthy notes" (Decanter, 1/2/2023). They commended its opulence and structure, noting its concentration and intensity.

Wine Spectator provided a 93-point review, noting the wine's "dark currant- and blackberry-filled core supported by a racy graphite spine that runs from start to finish, adding energy and cut" (Wine Spectator, 1/1/2023). The review also mentioned hints of sweet tobacco, chestnut, and tar on the finish.

Vinous also rated the wine 92 points, describing it as a "big, big wine" with notes of "black cherry, grilled herbs, lavender, licorice, and smoke" (Vinous, 2/23/2023). They noted its brooding intensity and serious nature.

Jeff Leve awarded the wine 93 points, praising its "elegant, refined, soft, and complex" profile with a long and gentle finish (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/21/2023). He suggested that it will be enjoyable upon release and continue to offer pleasure for up to two decades.

Lastly, Wine Enthusiast gave it a score of 94, noting that "ripe black fruits and rich tannins are piled high in this wine" and predicting that it will age well (Wine Enthusiast, 4/1/2023).

Overall, the 2020 Reserve de Comtesse de Lalande is a well-regarded Bordeaux blend, celebrated for its complex aromas, refined tannins, and excellent aging potential.